I have been struggling with this chest since I bought it. I stupidly thought it would be SOMEWHAT assembled. But it is completely disassembled and a pain to put together. The sideboards are pressed wood and crumble easily. The directions are confusing... I really like the look, but not worth the stress. If you buy it, pay the extra $100 and have someone put it together for you! I am about to throw it in the trash and write it off as a bad idea.