This TV stand is amazing. There was a glitch with the screws on one specific part from page 15 in instructions, however once you put the backboard on the unit is very sturdy and not wobbly at all. P.s. the more screws you use on the back on unit the sturdier it will be, so dont worry. The color is hard to see in pics but it is definitely a pretty gray wood. The color I got was fairfax oak. I definitely recommend getting this piece. Its beautiful!