The first one shipped was damaged, but I submitted a claim and it was replaced.  It is very thin wood and lightweight, but it looks really nice.  After researching the prices on heavier trunks, I decided this is a decent product for the price.  I plan to put fleece blankets in it, so it will work just fine.  The coloring is unique - the blue is a little more turquoise than it appears in the picture, but it looks nice in the main room of our house.