I'd been debating getting one of these for the end of my bed for a while but struggled to find one of the right size and quality that I was willing to spend the money on (especially in January!). This was a hardwood with a really interesting grain, and was in clearance, and seemed to fit the bill. I'm really happy with it, it looks great and was so simple to put together (simply screw in the 4 legs with the strong fittings provided). I was also really happy with the packaging - it was secure but not excessive, and minimal plastic/Styrofoam.