I was worried it would look and feel cheap but it’s a great little piece. The finish almost appears whitewashed over visible grain. It’s most likely a veneer but it looks and feels good. I’m not terribly crazy about the plastic casters but once it was placed in its final home, I can’t really ever see them. I have it in an L for a workspace under my stairs and it looks better than I could have imagined. The shelves will be able to display my favorite things (once they arrive in Hawaii from CA) from two different sides and I can enjoy them while I work and also when I’m sitting in my living area on the other side. I’ve been assembling furniture nonstop for weeks and this was by far the easiest piece I’ve put together. Instructions are super clear, all the holes lined up, all the hardware and parts were included. I love this little desk and how versatile it is!