The description said in finished wood, which I thought would have been varnished, but no varnish on them, and they weren't perfectly smooth, needed some sanding down. I received 93 screws of two types (I only needed 24), I also received 30 plugs, only needing 12. There was no instructions enclosed and nothing telling me what size drills to use. It was oak, which is very hard and I thought they could have pilot drilled for the end caps. They look OK after sanding and varnishing. Their delivery service is free, but poor. You can track it, but all it says is 'by end of day', so I waited in all day and it was delivered at ten past three in the afternoon.