This item is sturdy, but otherwise disappointing. The finish is poor and does not, in my opinion, fully reflect the photos shown on the website - it is supposed to be white but appears to have bluish flecks in it. Several of the boards were chipped or slightly damaged upon arrival. Luckily, most of the chips are unseen in the finished product but there is one chip on the top which, much to my irritation, stands out. I must also mention that I was short of 3 wooden dowels to complete the final drawer, forcing me to make a special trip to a hardware store for more. Frankly, if it wasn’t for the fact that I spent several hours building this chest (the instructions are confusing and in places contradictory), I would probably return it and invest in a better quality product.