I purchased 2 of these to use as a pantry and extra space for my pots and pans.  They are solid wood, although the backing is somewhat thin, but they are holding up great!  It did take about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to assemble.  Obviously the 2nd one went a little faster.  I added small press on lights to the inside of each shelf since the wood is so dark it's a little difficult to see into the cabinet.