After opening the box I was very pleasantly surprised how beautiful this teak shower seat was. I cannot wait until my bathroom is completed so that I can put it in my walk-in shower. For now I have placed it in my front hallway, this way I get to look at its beauty every time I pass it. I purchased another teak piece for my front porch, though it was very well built, the teak was not near the quality of this piece. Love my purchase.