This item came heavy, well finished, and went together well. I read some reviews where people were concerned about the rear of this being paper rather than wood but you have to consider the overall weight of such an item and where you'd use it. It's not going to be out in the open but against a wall or furniture so I thought that was fine. When assembled it is really solid and I think it would make most people who understand what you are getting with ready-to-assemble furniture very happy.