This little chest is very sturdy. I like the shelves to add a little charm to my bathroom. I used bath bombs in a clear glass slopped vessel so pretty with all the different colors. I also put a giant 3 wick candle on the bottom shelf. The top I added a small lamp and shell pink diffuser and white ceramic jar. Great drawer space as well. A good value for the money. Fairly easy to assemble my husband said.