This is a beautiful bench and a great price value, but the upper back piece is heavier than the base, making it top heavy to an extent. If someone sits on it, it could tip over backwards. I placed mine on an upstairs balcony and it's really more for show and won't be used that much, so I placed it against a wall to prevent a tip over if someone sits on it. That is the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. For the price, it's a nice looking bench.