The wood is not quality wood as described.  It is cheap pressed particle board.  In the picture, it appears that the wood is carved but it's just plastic glued to the wood.  The product I received also did not have anywhere near as much antiquing done to it as the picture shows.  I'm sure the reason for leaving it mostly painted is to hide the cheap wood and plastic underneath.  It's made in China...and it shows.  I almost returned it but decided I will just repaint it, instead and and try to antique it more to my liking.