It’s not real wood and just an image of wood texture glued onto the surface. The pieces don’t line up, the top is not flush. However, My main concern is that the way the L connects together is only by a few screws which did not match up correctly. I had to put new holes in to make it fit together. I am nervous because the desk is heavy and I do not want it to snap and collapse. It’s cute from a distance but disappointing up close.