I am very impressed with this dresser. While the back is particle board, everything else seems to be solid--and most of the wood is very heavy. Due to the solidity of the frame, I expect this piece will last for a very long time. I adore the stain, a deep rich brown that goes with my dark furniture, and the distressing is cute and consists of several small notches and indentations. The drawer glides are very smooth, and I am pleased that the top drawer is felt-lined. The paneling details on the sides and top look super luxe. The dresser came missing two knobs; one knob I found hidden in the packing material and the other I contacted Wayfair about. Their customer service was great, and they shipped me a replacement knob right away. Their delivery people were fantastic, too, very friendly.