Bought this in April 2021 and have been very happy with it - until we came to look at it in early 2024 ( not yet 3 years old ). Front of left hand seat had split - I managed a repair with small metal bracket, but now several of the seating slats are showing signs of splitting and one has completely broken off. A great pity, as I had hoped ( and expected ) a hardwood piece to have lasted longer.