These benches are very well built. They come almost fully assembled (just have to put the 4 legs on the benches). The interior is felt lined. The hinges seem very heavy and seem to have soft close capability. They are a very dark brown. They fit well with our remaining décor, but know they are almost black. The covering is a high quality vinyl material and is just what we thought. We bought 2 for our bedroom and they fit nicely. Be advised if you are looking for benches that are a regulation sitting height you might be disappointed. This are about 17 inches high and work well for us.