The trunk itself is gorgeous. It's a very high quality wood, well designed and super stable. It also offers great storage. However the build was a little bit harder than anticipated, solely due to the hinges. The holes weren't exactly aligned and the top is very heavy/hard to balance. You absolutely need two people and a solid 30 to 45 minutes. In the end it was worth it as it looks great in my living room, but, it's something to be aware of.