Purchase this to use as a focal point in my living room.  Easy to put together. Instructions were great. I did it by myself however two people will make it go faster. I wasn’t concern about speed I took my time and the results are worth the time it took me to put it together.  Got it on sale however I would have purchased it at full price. Entire unit is solid wood with the backing as engineered wood.  I definitely recommend this unit for purchase.