This dresser is surprisingly heavy duty. The back has a thick wood panel instead of that flimsy foldable wood that just gets hammered into the back. The surface is scratch resistant. There is even a USB plug at the bottom of the outlet that hooks up to it so you can plug in the light without using one of the ports at the top of the dresser. I got this for my sons room. My only complaint is that the side walls to the drawers are somewhat shallow.