What is "mdf" as the description says "wood veneer over MDF"?
948162
MDF....means medium density fiberboard. In other words the wood is NOT solid mahogany or cherry or whatever. There is NO drawer and will hold servcie for 12 BUT that might be a tight fit. My service for 8 fits perfectly with several serving pieces too. The finish is lovely, the chest is solid and I am VERY pleased with it for the price. Hopes this helps you.
948163
Probably medium density fiberboard. It was a decent quality finish on the veneer for the price and decently upholstered. You have to pay 4 times the price for a solid wood silver case.
929276
To those that say it's MDF - Amazon says REAL wood. If it's not you can return the unit.
2005927
No, it's more like a super strong cardboard. MDF is a medium density fiberboard, a man-made product. It's solid enough to act as a trunk but can't withstand much weight. You wouldn't want your kiddos climbing over it. The exterior finish is a very light veneer, almost like a reinforced cardboard so it scratches easily. Great if you don't have kiddos, otherwise I'd look for another option.
1087443
I think the shelves and solid panel sections are actually constructed of Masonite (or equivalent)--the difference from MDF being no glue or resins holding it together. I don't think it would last outdoors even with a good varnish. There are too many places where moisture could get into the board.
234820
Ours was a hardwood mdf with hardwood veneer. See my 2 star review for a photo.
673355
i believe its wood like mdf with a skin over it. i'd have to cut it in half to really tell though.
929274
It's most MDF some pieces appear to be real wood; but, it's not worth the $ for the quality. I was very disappointed.
1778843
The unit is made from MDF but it is sturdy and little carving details is nice. It fit in with my other cabinet from Crate and Barrel.
168864
It's mdf with a outer coating that makes it look like wood. I don't remember where it was made, but I can say it's sturdy and my daughter has played with it every day for the last 4 months and the only thing that is wrong with it is the paint on the inside of the sink is scratching off from vigorous "stirring"
1430776
Hi, No this is a MDF Play surface. Its a very nice play surface but it is not as good as slate. Thank you.
779909
I dont know the species, but it is not mdf, it is light, but a solid piece of wood, not pressed fiberboard
1073891
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).
1075321
MDFB- medium density fiber board. No steel. By the way these cabinets for the $ are the best there is, PERIOD!!!
1073945
Nothing. Both are faux veneer over PCB. However, they are very sturdy. I am happy with my set.
611793
It's made of different materials. Product description says "Constructed of MDF with veneer and hardwood legs." This means that the legs are made of wood and the top is made of medium-density fibreboard (MDF) (an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, often in a defibrator, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure).
2066303
IF the MDF is "tight-grained", I would think so. I have not used it with anything but solid wood.
1190560
In the one we received, you could see the imitation wood grain, or striations as you put it, in the veneer over the MDF. We expected solid white, so returned it for this reason.