I am overall pleased with this bench.  I needed a smaller size bench for my foyer and it fit just perfectly.  It's sturdy and made well. The only negative would be the inside floor is made of cheap particle board but the rest of the bench is made of heavy nice wood.  It even has a nice varnished smell to it.  

Pros: Good quality wood and sturdy to sit on.
Cons: THe floor inside the bench is made of cheap particle wood.