Very sturdy bench. Minimalistic and looks great. Assembly is very easy. Four stars because the edge was splintering in a small area, which was a bummer. Didn't return because it would have been a bigger hassle to repackage and send back. I sanded it down and it's fine. I have it more for visual appeal and extra seating when needed, so if you plan to use this for everyday, consider if the splintering will be a problem for you.