I am THRILLED to have this cedar chest!! It is absolutely beautiful!! I have been wanting one for the past several years but could never find what I wanted exactly. But I have now! Right now, it serves as a toy box for my daughter's but will eventually be used to store their dowry. The wood is just exquisite. And the smell! I have always loved the aroma of cedar chests! The instructions for assembly were quite confusing, so I had to get help from my husband. However, I'm not the best at reading instructions, so that was probably just me. This cedar chest is very sturdy and will last for many many years. I am SO happy!!