Solid wood...is in truth mostly particle board (hence the amazingly light weight). I had to sand and coat top with a polycrylic, the roughness snagged my bath towels. If they'd used actual solid wood on top, it would be 5 stars. I also used a cedar stain on the cedar bits, so it matches my trim and doors. Love that it has adjustaible feet. The packaging was crazy. In a box with styrofoam wedges in another box with more styrofoam and tape. Mine was upside down (the outer box didn't have directional arrows) but there was no way it was going to be damaged. Overall a great piece.