If in doubt, ask questions before buying.  The description said solid wood and it is not, it is particle board with a veneer covering which has some chips on both sides.  Also the crank handle is plastic and placed where you can’t hide it, the photo doesn’t show this. But I really like the idea of the standing desk, it was easy to put together, and it fits perfectly in the space I needed it for, so I will keep it for convenience and it was a good price,  although I would have rather had solid wood.