Very light weight wood. Makes easy for carrying, but concerned how it will hold up to young children visitors. The coloring a chalky paint the comes off on fingers. The slats are alternating gray and white, so it has more of a striped look in actuality. The white color dripped onto some of the gray slats, which wiped off with a moist cloth. Overall it is functional, but definitely not a piece of art. Giving it a try.