When I purchased this on the tag it said it was a desk. I kind of agree as the top measures about a inch wider that the bottom of the box. It has a crack or two that goes all the way around the box. Its held mostly by the hinges on the back and the tin hinges on corners. The tin hinges are missing one of the front left. I knew this had conditiin issues but thought if you used it as a storage box and left it in place with lid open it would be a great piece to display. The top piece measures 18 2/16th inches across, the rest is only 17". Its also 17" deep and 7" high. Pictures 4 and 5 show the cracks good for you so take a close look at them. It also just has the one handle on one side and the other is missing. I show in some pictures the missing hinge as you can see in the wood the difference in coloration of the wood. The inside is lined with paper all the way around which is also neat. Any questions please ask and thank you for looking.