I bought trunk to do some art work on top for my grand daughter as a 21st birthday gift. The top was smooth and did well. It will make a nice coffee table with an added glass top.  The only problem was having to assemble everything but the top.  It takes a 2nd person to help but the holes for assembly are pre drilled for hinges so a big help. Trying to find a plain trunk to do design is very difficult now as all have some sort of design embossed.  I am pleased with my purchase.