It looks really terrible when you see the all the pieces in the box. It is NOT real wood from first glance. It is photo wood effect laminate. Not real wood laminate, for clarity. But once it's assembled it looks easier on the eyes. There are 4 screws on the front face of it which they give you 4 stickers to cover up the holes. Not really great. But it's cheap and became easier on the eyes once built since it matches the wood floors. We just moved into this new apartment - its good for now but will eventually get the right work desk in there someday.