This is a fine little table that is worth about $70-$80 given construction materials (particle board for the top & shelf--legs might be real wood), but one that cost $145.  I suppose that is no surprise since everyone along the way from manufacturer to supplier needs to make a profit.  Fair enough, and if you pay only $75 for something like this you are likely going to be throwing your money away.  So, better to pay the price and get something that will not disappoint you.  The adjacent chair in the photo has a slight burgundy hue, so this gives you an indication of the expresso color...sort of a dark & rich mahogany.  Assembly was simple--no issues.