I will start with one important information. The back of the sideboard IS NOT FINISHED. I bought it because I had read in one of the questions that it was. 
The sideboard is very beautiful, very sturdy , all real solid wood or real wood veneer. The color is gorgeous. It really is a good piece. 
The package was more than perfect, "tons" of styrofoam cardboard and planks of MDF for protection. You only need to assemble the feet and install the pulls. 
I'm happy.