I am very pleased with this purchase!  It was exactly what I needed for my hallway, which is near a door to my garage;  I wanted the bench to have a place to sit down and put on shoes, or to put down packages when I entered from the garage, but I also wanted something with a little elegance.  This bench is ideal for that, and it is attractive, as pictured on-line.   It is sturdy for sitting on.  No work was needed to put it together, I just lifted it out of the box.  Delivery was as scheduled.  Highly recommend this product.