I was surprised at the quality of the wood. It was sturdy and rather heavy. It was relatively easy to put together just took some time to get all the pieces together. I did have to hammer in a few pieces so that they would fit snuggly. Only down side is there is a small gap by one of the drawers, seems like a piece wasn't quite as straight. But I'm very happy with the item overall. Looks great in our living room! Great size!  

Pros: Durable finish, sturdy and solid. Looks just like the photo
Cons: Takes some time to put together but not complicated