UPDATE A year later, we"ve added additional uses - coffee table in a casual room and on a covered deck, grocery bag and backpack rest, seat for removing boots in the mudroom or entry hall- to the long list of ways weve loved our Ugalde Farmhouse Wood Bench!  It was easy to assemble in about 5 minutes, yet solidly-constructed to eliminate the rocking and warping often seen in cheaper knockoffs.
And, esides being much more comfortable than our wooden chairs that  it replaced (according to our panel of friends and family judges), this bench simply works well (both functionally and aescetically) with a long, country-style table. It offers more seating than traditional table and chair arrangements, is easy to reposition for maximum access to meals, and when pushed in, creates additional floor space for things like RC car races. We love it and recommend it HIGHLY!