I can see why some people said this seams cheap. I have bought other furniture of similar type, peg and mdf, that seamed much  more sturdy. The finish is also kind of weak. The instructions are vague, but the piece is a mirror of itself on each side. The only thing I messed up was that i put the top piece in facing the wrong direction. Other then that it serves its purpose, probably best for older children who aren't going to try to climb on it.