I was not expecting this bench to be good, but so far it is exceeding my expectations. It appears to be made from solid wood and the legs attach with thicker bolts that form a really satisfying seal. I've had furniture in this price range before and have always been disappointed. This bench is incredibly sturdy and the cushion is more comfortable than I expected. This will get daily use as an entrance bench to sit down and put shoes on and take them off. My only complaint is the stain was very strong for the first few days until the bench had time to air out. I assume this is where some of the costs were cuts because in my limited experience I would have expected a bench this good to cost much more.