Let me start this review with that I was not expecting this to be the best piece of furniture that I have ever purchased. For the price though, it is an excellent piece. It is made of pine, which is a softer wood, so know that it may scratch easily. It is also made of MDF, but this is to be expected for the price range. It is a solid piece of furniture, and I expect that it will hold up well. The drawers are easy to open and close, and it is the perfect height for my 5 year old to be able to get his own clothes out of and dress himself. The only reason I gave it 4 stars, is that the bottom of the drawers are very thin compared to the rest of the material of the dresser. It took my husband about an hour to put it together, but he is fairly handy.