Solid piece. Construction was tedious but easy. Slightly disappointed in the color, as it is called "distressed white" and it has a veeeerrrrrry yellow tone. I guess it does show in the pictures but wishful thinking had me hoping it was off a little in the photos. Does not match my room but I think I'm going to attempt to paint it so hopefully I don't screw it up too bad. Would have returned it but my family "surprised" me by having it half-assembled before I got home from work the day it arrived.