I missed the fact it had to be assembled, My bad. I have put a lot of furniture together, this one took about 3 hours. Instructions were pretty good. Experience, made up the diferance .
Product Description says material is Wood. They use this term very loosely. Engineered particle board is what I would call it. Be careful with this stuff, if you step or kneel on it. you will break it. 
The finish is a paper wrap, not to be mistaken by a wood vainer . 
The negativity, is because IMO they are being a bit deceptive with their description.