Love this desk! It looks like the wood is real to me (but the rustic design is just for looks not the actual wood). But that’s fine with me, the texture is smooth and semi glossy which is comfortable. Drawers open and close smoothly and are deep but kind of narrow but still fit 8x11 papers in it laying flat. Looks cute with my gray bedroom. Feels very sturdy. Package was definitely heavy, had to have husband move it to the bedroom, I couldn’t even drag it there. Great purchase definitely not returning!