What is the veneer made of? I want this for toy/book storage, but if it's just a paper veneer I'm worried that it will start to look ratty quickly.
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I've had these for over twenty years and they are still holding up, which is why I've ordered a set for my grandson's room.
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This item is not solid wood but rather we THINK it is veneer over particle board. We gave this to our son's family a year ago this past Christmas, and they are at a distance. However, the parents love it, and the three toddlers love finding their toys in their own baskets. It has held up despite three little ones around it a lot of the time. They have banged toys against it, and there isn't any seeable damage. It is serving their needs extremely well and in fact, they would like another similar item.
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I believe it is a veneer. Plywood with wood-grain finish. Looks very nice when assembled. Very sturdy.
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Hi! Jo the wood is not real. It made similar to press board. It does look pretty once you get it put together. The wood is also very dark. Good luck with your choice.
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It is made of very inexpensive particle board. I bought several of these to hold DVDs and video games. They are not sturdy. I have mine standing next to each other against the wall. They are nice to look at but not what I would consider a quality piece of furniture.
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I do think it is veneer, but it is very well done and quite attractive.I am very pleased with it.....It is a dark mahogany in color...
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I believe it is wood and wood composite, not a plastic veneer. The finish on mine is very smooth and well done. I believe it could be painted easily, particularly with a high quality paint like Behr all in one paint that includes a primer. I have no plans to paint mine, but if I did I would not even use 000 steel wool to rough the surface- I'd just remove the knobs and do it.
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its hard and not so flexible , seems like fake wood but not like cardboard. im happy with this bookcase really. i was very picky before i choose this one.
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i would call it a wood veneer. It's surface is smooth, you might have to rough it up a bit with sandpaper. The quality of this for the price is good. It is holding up well. The opening and closing mechanism is excellent....
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It is mostly hard wood. There is some particle board used in construction of drawer slides. It is hard to tell if some of the parts are veneered but if they are it is with real wood not vinyl. I am really satisfied with mine it is sturdy and looks fantastic. I have owned it now for two years and would purchase again if I have the need.
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They are particle board with cherry veneer. I meant solid in the sense of strong and thick enough so they don't sag with heavy books on them, not hardwood.
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Hi Martha, This piece is constructed of pressed wood, something I used to call particle board. Every exposed surface is covered with a synthetic wood finish, and the shelves are covered on every surface. The back is a tempered paper-based material like peg board, but of course, without the holes. I think it might be called "masonite". The holes for the shelves are too far apart causing a waste of vertical space because I can't put the shelves at an optimum location. I had to drill extra holes to solve that issue. The center shelf, however, is fixed in its location. As I said in my review, the doors should have been hinged instead of sliders, eliminating the difficult to access space in the middle of each shelf. Overall, the fully assembled unit is very sturdy. The only cheap feel is the rollers on which the doors move. The doors do not "glide", rather, it feels like a slightly bumpy ride for them. They do not stick and are not difficult to move, just a little feeling of cheapness. I hope that helps you. Lanny
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It is made out of wood with wood veneers, it looks really nice, but you do have to assemble it,and there is a lot of pieces, once it is put together it is worth it, but trying to assemble it, you wished you won't have bought it, but I am glad now that I have.
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It is heavy cardboard but it is very durable and presents nice.... Great bookcases for the money...
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The shelves are wood, or hard plywood that looks like wood with wood grain. Although I think they are real wood. If you order this, chances are you'll be very happy with it. It's also very stable. Hope this helps.
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Veneer over particle board. I was disappointed when I pulled it out of the box, but once it's put together you can't tell at all and it really looks nice. The coloring is nice and dark. Doesn't come with a stain pen but luckily I had one from another furniture purchase for little things that you could see from putting the piece together.
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Hardwood & wood veneers. The 2 boxes it arrives in are heavy for a reason. Plan on a bit of time for assembly. And place where you don't plan on moving it from. I've been halfheartedly shopping around for a buffet & wasn't finding anything that fit my size & storage capacity requirements. This unit looked right & it's absolutely perfect. I have all but one shelf flipped for normal use, with one set for wine bottles. This greatly reduced my dining room clutter & was much higher quality than I expected for the price!