Answers seem different- is it MDF or wood? Is it painted or stickers?
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The puzzle we received around December 2013 was wood and painted (no stickers).
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Sarah: The surface is a smooth, shiny laminate adhered to MDF board. To paint, you would have to prepare the surface significantly. Otherwise I'm sure paint would just scratch off easily.
31102
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.
958433
The cabinet is made of the MDF board. However, the top piece is a bit heavier and is of high quality and the sides are your normal MDF. The quality is good and is a very sturdy cabinet. I hope this will help.
1024023
I think the inside of the drawers are mdf but the outside, is wood. Finish is nice. Regardless, it is a nice looking, sturdy piece of furniture (especially for the price). I would order again.
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I just received this unit yesterday and assembled it last night. It is NOT wood. There are bits of wood here and there, but very little. It's fiberboard (MDF) with veneer. It actually looks quite nice, but given the fiberboard construction it is, as a previous comment suggested, very easily damaged. When something strikes the surface, it dents or tears the fiberboard and the veneer is crushed or scraped away. Mine, too, had some shipping damage, but not in a conspicuous enough location to send it back.
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The legs, drawer sides and fronts, and the structure attached to the legs are solid wood. There is a wood veneer on the front and the rest is medium density fiberboard with a white finish. I can't tell if there is a thin veneer on it or just paint, but the appearance is good. I had never looked that closely before and was surprised that it is mdf.
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It's all wood, and my grandchildren love putting things in the pocket in the center. I don't know what MDF means. Sorry!
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It is probably mdf - or some other type like that - it's not real wood - you won't find real wood for that price - it's sturdy and holds a lot - looks like wood- easy to put together- I'm pleased w them (I have 2 side by side - looks like one cabinet)
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I think it is MDF. It is made very well. My granddaughter love this kitchen. She's had it for a year now and it still looks new.
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To those that say it's MDF - Amazon says REAL wood. If it's not you can return the unit.
899906
They are made of MDF, but are very sturdy. For the price, you won't find better.
1689739
Definitely wood. Thin wood, but wood. Overall, due to the size of the 3 panels, it has decent weight and stands up well. No fumes from the paint. Can't tell wood type due to the paint, but is soft. Perhaps pine?
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I think it has some solid wood pieces and some MDF, which is denser/better than regular particle board. It looks nice once assembled and is very sturdy, even without using the glue on the joints.
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I just received mine and am returning it because I could not find a single surface that was solid wood. I only opened one of the two boxes, but all of the side pieces and the shelf are MDF. Maybe the top is solid, I didn't hassle with the second box to find out. It does seem to be high quality MDF, but make no mistake, this is NOT a wooden piece.
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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.
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The one I received was MDF with a very convincing veneer. See my 2 star review for a photo.