I love my chest.  It is extremely large so be ready when you think of ordering this.  But it is beautiful and very sturdy.  I asked before I bought it if it needed assembling.  They said yes.  That is not true.  It came fully assembled and packed in a huge box with packing inside.  So don't worry about having to put it together.  I would say this is one of the nicest built pieces of furniture I have every owned.