The entertainment stand IS made of particle board. It is not real wood, as someone else has suggested. The quality is decent, but I am giving it such a low rating because of some of the hardware. While putting it together THREE of the included screws broke off inside of the wood. We were unable to put one of the doors on successfully because of this. The hardware is not a great quality. We had to purchase our own screws, and sort of make do without the door. Not ideal, especially with the amount of money that was spent on this piece. If I had the opportunity, I would not buy it again.