Definitely beautiful. Solid wood. Know going into this purchase that you'll be doing everything except cutting and staining the wood. Some of the directions were clear, some weren't. Most pieces were numbered, but some weren't. Not every screw has a pre-drilled pilot hole. You WILL need a drill. Bonus points if you have an electric screwdriver, or screwdriver bit for your drill. The assembly estimate on the directions was 70 minutes. It actually took several hours due to needing to double check placement of pieces before drilling into the wood. It's a beautiful piece, and I'm happy to recommend it. Just be aware that it's labor-intensive, and definitely requires a drill.