The 4 & 5 star reviewers must have received a completely different bench than what I got. With the one I received, the only thing accurate from the description is the color, which is nice; however, there isn't a solid piece of wood anywhere on this bench, even the "metal accent" is lacking. "Farmhouse style and rustic feel" - sure if it was left out in the elements for decades. The manufactured wood is so rough and splintered - just removing the plastic pulled a chip off the corner. I can't even blame it on shipping as there was nothing at all wrong with the box. 

Overall, this is very cheaply made and I definitely would not trust 100 lbs on it, let alone 300! It doesn't even deserve the 1 star I had to give it. Do NOT waste your money!
Unfortunately, with unpacking from my move and being out of town for 2 weeks, I didn't get it put together until the return period was past.