This bench looks great in our foyer. Very easy to put together, with one exception: the directions say to put the sides on and then the back, but you can't get the back on with both sides on. You need to do one side, do the back, and then the other side. Easy enough to figure out though. Ours has a nick or two in it and one spot with a minor discoloration but nothing I can't fix myself. We looked at some similar benches that were much more expensive. This is a great product for a great price.