This is a very heavy, solid piece of furniture. We had a piece of plexiglass cut to fit on the top to protect the finish - and I highly recommend doing so. It seems like the finish could be damaged and not easily re-finished (especially since it's in my daughter's room, and she's hard on furniture). The drawers glide smoothly, and she loves the "secret" jewelry drawer. It has tons of storage and will last for years to come. It looks great with the paint color on the walls (Sherwin Williams Repose Gray).