Solid wood construction, when assembled seems to be a rugged design. Appears to me as solid pine that has a medium oak stain appearance, which worked for me considering the price. personally took time to apply some wood glue to the drawers when assembling, I would suggest others to do the same for better longevity. During assembly, I took my time to insure proper construction. Assembly time was approx 3 hours. Handsome appearance when assembled. Overall, very happy with the purchase.