I bought this bench after long hours of searching through furniture stores and online for a piece that fit both the look and the size we needed. This was by far the best option in terms of size and price, and I am really happy with the quality. We've only had it for a couple of weeks so I cannot vouch for its longevity, but so far it has been great! I love the way it looks and it has a nice, solid feel. It  also shipped quicker than expected, so that was a great bonus.