Just received the item and it is not as advertised.  We chose this based on the description.  It has some solid wood and plenty of veneer, but there are many components made of mdf sandwiched between veneer.  It is not made with birch solids as advertised.  We were going to use this at the front entry where it will be against boots, coats and other clothing likely to be wet after rain or snow.  This will swell and crumble with any exposure to moisture and the directions clearly tell you to avoid it.  

Otherwise the item appears to be reasonably well made, though we won't be assembling.  It's going back.