I love the look of this TV stand and it feels like a nice solid piece when assembled.  It was easy to assemble, but I accidentally marred the finished side by gently hammering the wooden dowel into place like the directions specified. Hammering is unnecessary and will make the dowel go through the veneer. So I have a small hole that is somewhat visible, unfortunately. The veneer surface is thin, but if you are careful with assembly, it should be fine. 

Pros: attractive, easy to assemble
Cons: thin veneer