The finished product is beautiful; it has smooth, rich color and is very sturdy. It looks great in my living room, paired with other furniture pieces that have the same finish.  My 42" TV fits perfectly.  The only thing I would say could be improved about this piece is that there is no great place to store media, like DVDs especially.  The compartments are awkwardly shaped, and don't fit anything with great ease or functionality.  If you have lots of media, consider something with more functional storage.  Assembly was easy, but there were three of us working on it!  I imagine this would be quite a job for one person to put together.  Overall, very satisfied.