It is a typical Ikea-style furniture - made of particle boards and requires assembly. Don't take it wrong. I am quite OK with it. One star off due to a fairly big dent - luckily it is in the inner side. HOWEVER, what I cannot stand is the bad smell -- so bad that I have to hold my breath whenever pass by. Not sure it is because of the cabinet itself or the chemistry between the cabinet & shoes (no smell in any previous cabinets). I plan to leave it outside for a week. If the smell lasts, I have no other option but throwing it away. Quite disappointing.