I must be honest, there were a few (very) minor defects with the wood. For example one of the doors was missing the markings where the drawer shelf track was supposed to go. I was able to measure and drill it myself and it came out just about perfect anyway. Everything about it looks great though! The finish is beautiful and it works great in our living room. Definitely well worth the money spent compared to others in its price range or even higher. I would definitely recommend this item