This cabinet is very sturdy and fits well in the corner of the breakfast nook. The back is the standard particle board that you hammer into the back while the door and drawer are sturdier than expected. Stars deducted for poor packaging, cryptic directions and a company that refused to replace damaged parts. Overall, I didnt buy this to last forever. It will be perfectly fine for a few years and it will never be a central showpiece in my home. But then again, I needed it for function more than looks.