The trunk arrived on time as promised, and was really easy to assemble. The trunk is sturdy - I can easily sit on it with no fears of collapse. The color is a great birch-like light wood, and appears to be easy to stain if desired. This trunk is longer than most on the market, and one of the taller ones as well - it provides lots of storage. My only disappointment is that there is an ink stamp indicating "Made in Vietnam" on the back of the trunk that would be annoying to have to look at were the trunk's back not against a wall.