First, this item is yellow (not cream colored). The distressing is applied with a brick colored paint. It looks ok but not when I expected. The finials on the hook are silver - they look painted. I expected clear glass. Finally he hook a received was not manufactured correctly. There are two bolts that attach the hook to the back board. One was correctly cut off flush with the board. The other was not cut off so it protruded 1/4 inch beyond the board. The hook could not be installed without severely scraping the wall, and it would not rest flush against the wall. I called for a return and am awaiting UPS notification of return pick up. I plan to get a replacement, then repaint it to match my room. It is a large piece and is the perfect size for my wall, so it is worth my effort to try and make it into what I need.