Okay okay... It isnt real wood. But for this price and size did you expect it to be  I got the piece in salted oak. The color is absolutely gorgeous. It comes off like a grey wash. It is super heavy and sturdysolid. I know that it isnt real word but it definitely looks like it! I think it looks like I bought it was restoration hardware. My only issue with the piece is that two of the cabinets dont have the decorative knob (see photo). This wasnt a mistake just their design choice. So two out of the for cabinets you push in to open. It doesnt look a little strange that not all four cabinets have knobs but I love it anyway. It took about 2.5 hours to put together but the directions were great !