Not sure how I feel about this piece. It could go with a decoration thats a bit roughed. Its not a bad piece but not such a nice piece either. Maybe for an office or business. To use for plant shelving. Or for a very modern look thats also natural. The selves are definently wrapped in a wood laminate of some sort. Not real wood. They are hollow inside. It should do fine if you just put it together carefully. The bottom of the shelves where the paper ends could peel off if not careful. Again its not a bad piece. Just not too fancy maybe