Real wood! For the price I expected to have some of the inner parts be composite, but surprisingly it was all wood. Assembly took me about an hour, however, I thought the main surface was missing. I called the number in the box and a lady answered so quickly that I was shocked as I was expecting to have to go through the phone button dance to speak with someone. The lady informed me that the buffet ships in three packages (at this point I had already received two). And sure enough the third piece showed up the same day. This buffet is heavy once assembled and has a solid look and feel. I would expect to see something like this in a furniture store with a cost closer to $1000. The drawers are solid, and the cabinet doors feel substantial when opening and closing. They cabinets are retained with internal magnets which have a positive engagement when closed.
You will need to assemble this, but take your time and read the instructions. The instructions are well written with multiple views for some steps eliminating confusion. This has some barrel nuts and twist pins similar to what you find with IKEA furniture. Once assembled the buffet does not squeak or rattle when jostled.
My only regret is not looking at some of the other options for this buffet before buying because there are several combinations I could have chosen from.
Durable Design and Feel
Real wood! For the price I expected to have some of the inner parts be composite, but surprisingly it was all wood. Assembly took me about an hour, however, I thought the main surface was missing. I called the number in the box and a lady answered so quickly that I was shocked as I was expecting to have to go through the phone button dance to speak with someone. The lady informed me that the buffet ships in three packages (at this point I had already received two). And sure enough the third piece showed up the same day. This buffet is heavy once assembled and has a solid look and feel. I would expect to see something like this in a furniture store with a cost closer to $1000. The drawers are solid, and the cabinet doors feel substantial when opening and closing. They cabinets are retained with internal magnets which have a positive engagement when closed. You will need to assemble this, but take your time and read the instructions. The instructions are well written with multiple views for some steps eliminating confusion. This has some barrel nuts and twist pins similar to what you find with IKEA furniture. Once assembled the buffet does not squeak or rattle when jostled. My only regret is not looking at some of the other options for this buffet before buying because there are several combinations I could have chosen from.