This multi-media cabinet was extremely easy to assemble only requiring a phillips-screwdriver. It was double boxed and packed very well and arrived without any damage. It is made of MDF wood, veneer, and tempered glass. While not the most elegant piece of furniture, it works well to store media and looks great along our other mission style pieces of furniture. For it's price, it is hard to beat and arrived in 2 days - even during the busy Christmas holidays!