Easy to assemble but tedious. I hate allen wrenches! Two of us did it in under two hours and we're two 60+ women. Directions were concise and simple; the bag of extra parts (1 of each screw) was a nice touch. While I bought it for a 'back bar' for an as yet un-purchased computer desk, there is plenty of room on top for printer (17" wide), keyboard/mouse, monitor, speakers, and CPU if you needed it on top with room for paperwork, pen/pencil cup. Not sure how well the Contac paper-covered shelves and top will wear. Looks like the photo: white metal legs and barn-wood-like beige/grey/white faux grain. I may purchase another one and just find a corner computer desk as I need lots of space to spread out (I run backroom bookkeeping/ordering operations of a small retail business from home.) Also, arrived 2 days earlier than expected.