I recently received this table. The quality is hard to beat for the price. The rounds and legs are solid Asian hardwood -- rubberwood, I believe, and the apron is plywood. It should stain well with some preparation.
The drawer is quite small, as mentioned in another review. Joints are made with bolts for the legs and apron and screw-in L-brackets for the bottom shelf -- I would recommend predrilling small holes for the bottom shelf. The rest of assembly should be straightforward.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase, and it is a big step up from the usual espresso MDF junk at this price point.