The material is cheap; it is fake wood. It appears that the item that was sent to me is a return; it was all taped up and it has scratches on it from what appears to be when the previous owner put it together originally or from when it was taken apart, boxed and resent to me. Someone drew lines on the faux wood and there are all sorts of nicks and scratches on it.  It should have been sold as a previously used item and not a new item.  The screws don't fit the holes they are supposed to go into (nothing is pre-drilled to the right size).  The slats are very flimsy and look like they will break easily. The directions are not the easiest to follow; it is not easy to put together. It is not worth the money.