I was looking for something cheap to put at the end of a new loveseat. I'm in my first apartment, so I can't compare this piece to nicer, more upscale furniture. It's particle board printed with a deep espresso color, so it's light and easy to put together. The piece is pretty low, which is great for my cheap loveseat but wouldn't work for more upscale sofas. Also, the stickers they include to cover screw holes are an absolute joke. The stickers don't match the wood whatsoever and do not stick to the piece at all. I ended up using leftover paper-mache paste and a black sharpie to fill it in, which looked a lot better. The fact that crumpled paper and glue looked better than the included hardware should tell you something. If you need something cheap to fill space, this is your end table. If you want something that will impress guests with your decorating skills, spend the money on a nicer piece.