Not the most expensive wood ... I waited to put this together until yesterday and today.. bought in January 2019... thankful there were no issues with missing parts I was afraid there would be and wayfair wouldnt help me out since I left it in my garage in the box so long as I didnt have help to assemble it!!! It isnt the easiest to put together .. definitely takes help and patience but is cute once done... take your time and dont use too much force or the wood will split!!!!