I really thought it was wood but it's a good look-a-like.  Everyone seeing it for the first time really liked it.  It was very easy putting together (I am female  5'1", weighing about 120 pounds); do it yourself, not worth the amount being charged for assembly.  The only reason I did not give it five stars is because I was hoping the color of the wood was more of a bamboo color.  It's just a little too dark for my purposes.