Much of today"s furniture is not solid wood but instead is made up of materials such as particleboard, fiberboard, and other processed woods. Furniture made with "pretend wood" is pre-finsihed in order tohide craftsmanship and imperfections. Real Wood is shock-resistant and very durable, generally outlasting most all synthetic materials, and scratches/nicks are easily touched up. This product is made Ready-To-Finish.Features: Constructed in solid wood, butcher block surface Ready to Assemble Specifications: Overall Product Dimensions: 22" H x 26" W x 20" D Weight Product: 24 lbs. Seat Dimensions: 22" H x 26" W x 20" D