These bedside tables are great in the rustic southwestern style bedroom at our vacation house in the desert. I wanted something sturdy and damage-resistant, since they will be in a vacation rental, and these fit the bill. They are not made of rough wood but pressboard with a veneer that looks like rustic wood, but is smooth. For us, they're exactly what we need. They will be more resistant to stains from bedside drinks and the like and will be easier to clean than rough wood would be. They were easy to assemble, and also include a charging station to easily plug in electronics.