First things first, I absolutely love how the shelf turned out. It's gorgeous, and perfect for if you need a tall, open shelf to free up space.The shelf is made of engineered / manufactured wood, but it's of a more sturdy quality than the cheapest particle wood out there. You shouldn't be too afraid of any dents or damage if you handle with moderate care. The finish is smooth and consistent throughout. Considering the price andThe assembly definitely took some time but was completely doable. All the holes were aligned well, and the instructions, which mostly had pictures, was easy enough to follow.The trickiest part was putting on the bottom cabinet door. I recommend you have a person hold it up for you while screwing it in. Make sure that you screw the door the highest and farthest out it can go, otherwise the door will scrape / not open and close smoothly. It took a lot of adjustments for me, but it worked out.Overall, for the quality, aesthetics, and build time compared to what I paid for, this is an amazing shelf and I'm extremely happy with it.