Definitely not hardwood, as described...piece of junk...I returned it right away, after putting it together and taking it back apart. Instructions not clear on which side of the pieces face in or out...some shading would help.  Nevertheless, if you have components to store, they will not be held up by this flimsy piece.
I don't believe I should have to pay return shipping, since the ad was a fraud.  I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known the true materials.