I love this bench. We stained it blue when we first got it to be the "pop" of color in our all white dining set. Took stain well. When we moved, it got a bit wobbly, but it's easy enough to tighten the bolts underneath. Super easy assembly. Pretty deceivingly heavy and sturdy. Now it resides at the foot of the bed, but it's lived in the foyer, next to the dining room table and even in the mudroom. Versatile and simple. Love it.

Pros: GREAT value, great color as-is or easy to paint
Cons: Gets wobbly, but bolts are easily tightened