We are disappointed that this TV stand has a particle board veneer rather than a plywood veneer.  We would not have ordered this if we had that information upfront.  Having said that, we are otherwise happy with this product.  The assembly instructions were very good & easy to follow.  Each part was labeled for easy assembly.  The stand looks very nice & holds our 48" flat screen TV perfectly.  [...]  Our only concern is the longevity of this TV stand since it has particle board veneer.