You really never know what kind of quality you'll get when you order furniture online. It could be particle board, solid wood, or any combination of this and more. In this case, the table is solid wood, and its heft proves it. My husband assembled it and had it put together in just a few minutes. We also ordered four matching chairs, which were just as easy and solid as this table. I really am impressed with the quality. We looked at a similar table at a local discount furniture chain, and we passed on it because it didn't appear to be up to our standards. I came home, found this table, read the reviews, and decided to roll the dice. I'm so glad I did.