The wood is MDF, Which means that it is hard cardboard basically. Three cam bolts were missing so I had to order some on Amazon in order to finish building the last drawer. Also the smell of the pieces of "wood" is very strong. I had to let it cure first before I built it and put it in my bedroom. I wouldn't have been able to sleep with that smell. Mixed feelings about this item. I got it on sale so I can't complain too much. I don't know if the fragile paint will survive a move. We shall see how it ages. Overall, a bit disappointed.