I have fairly high expectations and was hesitant after ready a couple of the negative reviews but I went ahead and purchased it and I couldn't be more happy with it.  It is absolutely perfect with my coastal theme and the distressing actually looks nice despite other reviews saying it looked cheap.  I have distressed several pieces myself and no it does not compare to an authentic distress job but it still looks really nice.  Also love that it is on casters for ease of movement.