The dresser arrived promptly and was easy to put together; just about fool-proof. The drawers glide smoothly and sit straight. I'm not an expert in this area, but I think the material of the dresser is mostly MDF with a few small pieces of solid wood for the drawer braces. The drawer bottoms are made of particle board with a picture of woodgrain glued to them. It's a heavy piece of furniture that, if allowed to slide in the box from the top of the stairs, will put a large hole in your drywall.