It looks like the pictures. Seems of good quality. I like that the lid stays in place as you lift it so no loud bangs when someone lets go of the lid. After we unpacked it it smelled like chemical. I wasn't sure of that was the chest or leftover from the styrofoam it was packed with so we let it air out for a couple of days and threw some dryer sheets in it. The smell seemed to dissipate. The only thing I would really change is having the metal on all 4 sides so that it didn't have to be up against a wall.