This bench is very versatile.  We got 2 and can use them for seating or as a kind of coffee table - we use large left over tiles to help balance food and drinks and it looks great and works well!  my mother-in-law wants to get a few for her condo.  I wish they had these in other colors and a slightly different material - it is a little pre-fab looking, but for the price and the multi-use it is worth it!