Its mostly solid wood and wood veneer and is solid enough to support and average persons weight for sitting on while you put on your shoes. It was odd because I originally ordered the black/white speckled ones and the elastic looked like I had stretched it out just trying them on. also this unit to lid is connected. The noise canceled is very very well. Yet another great product from this company. And maybe someone else has had similar problems. I am ordering more for all our other tie downs. A+++ I like a good bass bottom end and this speaker produces a rich, clear bottom sound without giving up any mid-tones and treble. I gave this product 4 stars because the slipper is really nice but the sizing is really off.