Three problems: (1) It did have a strong odor when it was first opened, as others have also experienced, but it did dissipate after a week or so. (2) The quality is not good. The wood on the inside shelf had split from the screw. It seemed poorly sanded and has a lot of splinters on the drawer cutout handles and shelf frame. (3) It arrived covered in a dust or powder, which I assume was used to achieve the gray driftwood effect. I had to wipe every surface, inside and out, with a damp cloth to try and get most of it off. The cloth was filthy by the end (see photo).

Overall, I expected more for the price I paid. If I had inspected it in person first, I would not have purchased it. It's a shame because the size and design are pretty nice.