It's a VERY beautiful bench, very heavy and sturdy! The "live edge" is manufactured, and I didn't see this information anywhere in the description, and ONE of the photos used in the description is very deceiving because it definitely leads you to believe it is a true live edge.  The actual bench (and table) you can tell it is manufactured because it is very symmetrical, the same grooves/shape on each side.  But still a great look, very pretty. We ordered the table and one bench, and chose mod-style chairs for the remainder of seating.