Is the "environmentally friendly engineered wood" the new phase 2 MDF with much lower emissions, or is it the older MDF?
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Hi Susan, I am not sure, how would I check that? ITs a good sturdy desk that is not bulky. Goes great in my small apartment. - James
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It is just aesthetics. The wood looks better to me - warmer. It's just a matter of taste.
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If you mean environmentally green, it's because they will still be in use long after we are gone... I buy used cast iron at swap meets and have a dutch oven from the late 1800s! Works like new.
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I am not sure of the wood species, but I was pleased that it is solid wood and not cheap MDF or chip board
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It is not made of cheap particle boards like the majority of cheap bookcase in the market. This unit is Made in USA with MDF. Besides the material, the molding and trimming included in the package will cover the MDF and you cannot tell it is not hard wood. Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres. This book case is solid as a rock. I read few negative review from people that either have not assembled it right or simply got some other product. Mine is pretty much indestructible.
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It's made out of MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) with a pine veneer on top of it.MDF contains a mixture of wood solids, wax, and resin bonded together under high temperatures and high pressure to create a uniform wood-like product that is far cheaper than real wood. When furniture is sold unassembled, nowadays it's usually MDF. This is even the case for high-end "fine furniture" pieces (even ones that are already assembled).
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I don't believe so. It's painted on every surface and does appear lighter than mdf. I do recommend this piece it is well made for this type. The color is towards yellow-green.
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I would guess it is MDF with oak overlay, but couldn't tell you for sure without chipping away it. Very sturdy construction either way.
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I think it is MDF. It is fully painted and nice and solid, but there isn't one speck of wood showing. I like it.
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This box is not made with MDF. We use american grade 17mm Particle Board for this box.
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Same answer as MDF.....only thing I can add is that the thicker half of the pole is the lower portion and the thinner half is the top portion.
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I know it is MDF, it is not vinyl veneer. However, the back of the unit is a rigid piece of cardboard that is affixed to the frame by nails. Had I known this beforehand, I probably wouldn't have bought it. But I have it up against a wall, so no one sees the cardboard.
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To those that say it's MDF - Amazon says REAL wood. If it's not you can return the unit.
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I dont know the species, but it is not mdf, it is light, but a solid piece of wood, not pressed fiberboard
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I think it's mdf but very heavy duty. If you can put it together yourself, I think it is worth it. But I had to hire someone to put it together and also hang it up because it is very heavy, so it adds up. I think if it was put together when shipped, it would be a better value.
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It is laminated MDF, very nicely finished. I am very pleased with the looks and how sturdy it is.
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It is made from MDF (medium density fiberboard) with a hardwood veneer. The finish isn't durable and when it gets scratched any spilled water will wick into the MDF causing swelling. See the photo from my 12/5/2014 review.