I was hoping, for the price, that it was going to be a real wood...at least on certain surfaces. But it looks like particle board with a laminate top. I thought I read that it was made of wood which is why I bought it. Overall it's just some very expensive (and nicer) Sauder furniture. It does seem to be pretty strong and fairly well made. So, I'm going to keep it. It looks pretty good all put together, so I guess I'm pretty happy with it.