This is a very sturdy, contemporary looking bench. You assemble it using a screwdriver and a little soap to grease the screws.  I like how open the hallway became, when switching from the prior table height to bench.  Now the space appears twice as big.  Instead of having a table lamp, a floor lamp next to the bench is used to add light.  Hardwood floors, woven hallway runner, and a linen floor lamp shade belong to this "natural theme".