I researched different website before buying with Wayfair. Other websites clearly identified the wood as birch. I wanted something more durable so went with the adverised "oak"  with Wayfair. 

Upon receiving it, the back was completely off. All staples had pulled through "the wood" panel. I reglued and restapled. 2 screws were in the bottom of the box, came out during transit, and two were missing. Replaced the 4 screws. The "oak" wood applies to drawer fronts and top. Remainder of wood of unknown origin.

I ordered the cherry finish which is burgandy, not cherry. To tone down the red, I added two coats of walnut stain/poly coat.

So if you want to nearly redo this cabinet as I have then order from Wayfair, if not find another vendor. I wish I had. I gave two stars because it held all my CD, DVDs. It does that nicely.