This is fully pressed board with a thin laminate paper. The paper is so thin that it peels off when you try to remove the stickers labeling the pieces for assembly. It is not terribly difficult to assemble but they sent me mislabeled pieces- the packet said parts 30, 31, 32, 33 but they sent pieces labeled 19, 20, 21, 22. I ordered this along with the matching 36" shelf/dresser combo so the pieces were cross labeled. My project was delayed, and I am past the 30-day return window otherwise I would be returning this system. I will seriously consider ordering from Wayfair in the future given the difficulty with this product.