This is a well built, sturdy, heavy piece of furniture. You can definitely tell it is made of MDF, but the appearance and solidness makes it doable. I would have given 5 stars, but the way it arrived had me a little nervous on whether or not I would have to return it. First of all, the box was damaged upon arrival. I opened the box, and it looked the the protective styrofoam had exploded or possibly melted. It was stuck to the pieces in different places. I had to scrape it off. Also, a couple of the pieces were damaged and I honestly couldnt tell if it was the styrofoam, or if the veneer had chipped off in a couple of places. Luckily I had some wood markers and was able to touch up the spots and it looks good, but not the best. You would have to look very hard to find the imperfections.
Putting it together was no problem, you just have to take your time and read and assemble as you go. Its like wood cutting, measure twice, cut once. Read the instructions twice (or more) and go along as they suggest.
Hope this helps, would I buy it again, Yes.
Great piece of furniture, but
This is a well built, sturdy, heavy piece of furniture. You can definitely tell it is made of MDF, but the appearance and solidness makes it doable. I would have given 5 stars, but the way it arrived had me a little nervous on whether or not I would have to return it. First of all, the box was damaged upon arrival. I opened the box, and it looked the the protective styrofoam had exploded or possibly melted. It was stuck to the pieces in different places. I had to scrape it off. Also, a couple of the pieces were damaged and I honestly couldnt tell if it was the styrofoam, or if the veneer had chipped off in a couple of places. Luckily I had some wood markers and was able to touch up the spots and it looks good, but not the best. You would have to look very hard to find the imperfections. Putting it together was no problem, you just have to take your time and read and assemble as you go. Its like wood cutting, measure twice, cut once. Read the instructions twice (or more) and go along as they suggest. Hope this helps, would I buy it again, Yes.