I could not love this bench more! Purchased it for dual use: as a coffee table in my home office/guestroom, and as additional seating for my dining room when I put in the leaf extension. (It goes perfectly with my wire mesh chairs.) The bench arrived perfectly packaged, unscathed, and quickly (thanks AllModern). It's surprisingly lightweight and resoundingly sturdy. I placed a faux sheepskin throw on it and sat on it, and it's also very comfortable for seating.