This is a cute little stool but the one I received does have some issues. The top is two pieces of wood but one of the pieces is warped and curls up so that piece isn't completely glued to the legs. There is glue and stain dripped on the painted base and it does show. Also, there was a sticly residue on one of the legs and when it was wiped off the white paint came off. So, the stool is now being used more for decoration rather than as a step stool.