No, there actually a top and bottom frame (glued and screwed) then the legs atached to the corners. The side stiles were made seperately with M&T then glued to the top and bottom frames. The top I used a glue joint router bit. It was the easy way out I have to admit. The light was an after thought. I added some under my cabinets and had 2 left over. She really flipped over them, so I guess it was a good idea. My avitar is the original book case these were to match, which is also at the top of this post. Thank you for the positive comments, I appreciate that.