Broyhill Fontana is not solid wood. It is made of veneers, which are thin sheets of real wood that are glued to a base layer of plywood or particle board. Veneers can be made from any type of wood, but they are often made from expensive woods like cherry or mahogany, because these woods are too hard and dense to be used as a base layer. The advantage of using veneers is that they give the furniture a smooth, consistent finish and they are more resistant to warping than solid wood.