We use as entry way storage for shoes, bags, etc and this is perfect. A little flimsy when putting together, but looks to be nicer quality from a distance and a very good value given the price. Nicer looking than many comparably priced items at other retailers. Note-- weight limit listed is very low (150lbs I think?), so not really feasible to use as a seating bench, but it works perfectly for our purposes. Have used for about 5 months and no issues with quality.