The drawers were sturdy. However, the one that i got that was open box was chipped on the side and foot and the front peeling from the draw that need wood glue and packagd terribly. in comparison to the new closed box one i bought. I also dont like that the description does not say that the drawers are just 1 draw not 2. Not what I expected in regards to that but overall the purhase it what i expected