This item has a very fakey-look in person. The "distressed" top is actually a picture a of distressed wood glue to particle board. The white distressed areas are a bit better where there is some semblance of grain, but it's still just cheap (and yet very heavy) particle board throughout. The drawers are a good size and do slide smoothly. If returning wasn't such a hassle, I would definitely send back. I'm very, very disappointed in the piece. Looks awful.