It is exactly as advertised. It has metal sides that are decent quality (not great quality), and MDF wood on top and for the shelves. I like it because it is the perfect size for what I needed, it is a small end table that provides storage and space for books, and it’s crisscrossing style jived with my other furniture. I recommend it if you need something in this size, but if you have more room and more resources, I’d recommend something else that is made with more quality material.