It’s a beautiful piece and great for our space. Assembly was simple and it feels very sturdy. The material is quite soft and truly resembles real leather. I can attest to its resistance to staining as my 8 year old spilled syrup on it on day one. It wiped off easily with some warm Water and left no discoloration. The inside is so roomy and holds more than I imagined it would. In fact, my family complains that it holds too much and they forget what’s in it. ) I love that the lid stays up when you open it-nice bonus feature. I’m very happy with the purchase.