I wasn't going to buy this because I really wanted real wood, not manufactured or MDF.   But as other reviews say, it's a well designed, nice looking piece.   Just know that is isn't real wood.   Also, it takes a really long time to put together, but the instructions are impressive and the process of putting it together leaves you with an impression that it is really well designed and engineered.   If you are in a hurry or don't want to put the time into it, find something else.   Assembling it was not tedious or that difficult, yet there were many many steps required.