The dresser came assembled (even with the legs attached) and is made of wood. The knobs are cheap looking but I replaced them. I bought the gray dresser and it's exactly as pictured and works well in the space. This is for a guest room that is hardly used and it is exactly what I was looking for. If it were my only dresser, I would not be happy as the drawers do not open all the way and are on the smaller side. However for the price, it is worth the cost.