This is mdf with a nice quality veneer- its a really nice piece but I would have preferred solid wood at a slightly higher price. Still, its solid and looks fantastic. The color is dark and has a slight red tint, but fits with other dark wood nicely. The glass doors are great, and I really like the overall design - only I would have preferred a straight edge on top rather than an angled bevel. But really, this is almost exactly what we wanted and we would definitely recommend it