The materials aren't the greatest -- meaning it is not solid wood, it is the typical furniture like what you would buy at Target and have to put together. However it really is the perfect nightstand. My husband and I love the extra space that pulls out from the top and use use that so many times. Definite lifesaver. Assembly was easy and it looks beautiful in our bedroom. No complaints what-so-ever. I gave it 4 stars because I typically only give 5 stars to furniture that is solid wood and no assembly required (except maybe to attach legs or something). So by most people's standards, this is probably actually 5 stars.