Updated 2 days later replacement trunk arrived today and it opens without breaking! The lid doesn’t open a full 90 degrees, but the hinges appear strong enough to hold it up. The smell is still there, but I’m hoping it will fade with time. It’s still a beautiful piece. Kudos to Wayfair’s excellent customer service on this one. 

I was so excited to get this today. Unpacked it, opened the lid, and the wood around the hinges snapped. 5 stars for wayfair customer support though as they quickly responded and ordered me a replacement. 

However, as in sitting with this in my small apartment , the smell from it is incredible. I’m had Originally intended this to be a linen storage chest but I don’t think I want to put any fabric in here now!  For the price, I would hope that I wouldn’t have to do anything to it to make it fit for purpose.