I was looking for a couple of end tables to place temporarily in a room until I was able to place my home on the market for sale.  These arrived and are beautiful.  You do have to assemble them however, I did it by myself no issues.  They are not pressed wood they are solid and very heavy.  The brass is nice I receive so many compliments on them I have decided to take them with me when we move.  Well worth the month and then some!!!  The lids open and have a nice latch to keep them from falling down.  They provided a nice area for storing if you want to use them in this manner.  Highly recommend this product.