I use this chest at the foot of my bed.  My bed has a low profile and the chest height is at a perfect level not to obstruct the view. It's a wood laminate, but doesn't look cheap. I love the soft close feature. Quite solid, although the instructions say it you aren't supposed to put more than 75 lbs on it, it's suitable for a quick sit to buckle a shoe with no sign of strain.  Would recommend it to others.