Don't let the word "wood" describing the frame material fool you. This is not made of solid wood. It is made from particle board. The back is actually cardboard. The finish doesn't go all the way to the edge, but this can be fixed with a touch up pen. A few of the pieces were dinged, but not too bad seeing how the box looked. It is very sturdy. It took about 5 to 6 hours to put together. Overall, if you're ok with particle board, it's a nice piece for the money.