I wad very impressed when this was delivered. Solid hard wood even the backs of the bookshelf  were wood. There was a little confusion with the sales people over the phone if the bookshelf that is in the stairs was included. Which led to me ordering an extra pice of furniture, but I was able to return it easily. The description is a little hard to follow, but yes the bookshelf is inclued. It took me about 4 days to get instructions email to me because they were not shipped with the bed. I love this product but had to stay on the peole wayfair to get my products to me. It took almost a month to get my bed and it shipped out of there warehouse 3 days after I order and paid for it. Not sure I will purchase anything else from this company, but as for the bed I am very impressed!