There are so many things you are cautioned against with the butcher block top that I suspect it will not hold up to normal usage. It is a laminate and if used as a kitchen countertop, the instructions suggest it will come unglued and warp. I wonder how long until it needs to be replaced. The cabinetry is nice solid wood and the drawers pull out smoothly. Nice piece except for the top. The  assembly was pretty straight forward...lots of pieces to screw together but not too complicated.