I was very pleasantly surprised with this item - The quality is much higher than what I honestly expected at this price.  Fit and finish are great - the joints are all very solid and tight, despite the compound angles involved in this construction.  The joints are all mortised, and then screwed through the tenons, and then plugged, and then sealed.  There's no way these joints will loosen over time.  The finish on this variegated teak is smooth as glass as well.  One won't find a short shower stool of this quality at this price anywhere else.  If you're looking for high quality, this is it.  I'd highly recommend it.