Excellent. The important parts are solid wood, and where structural stability is vital (eg the sides and back) veneered high density chipboard is used. It does take a while to put together, but the instructions are really excellent and the manufacturers help is just a phone call away. I had to use their customer service because there was a slight splinter in the front edge of the top, which in the end sanded out easily. But they offered a free replacement of the top without any hesitation if I was not satisfied with the result. That's how customer service should be. Since it has been in our kitchen everyone who sees it admires it. It is not a cheap piece, but you get what you pay for and this is definitely quality furniture.