It is a beautiful small rustic bench, actually just what I wanted, but I bought it for use outdoors. The instructions on the manufacturer's tag tells me to wax it and keep it from water. I'm wondering why I found it under the heading of outdoor furniture? I'm going to keep it and use it as I had intended. I'm sure that it won't be passed down as a "family heirloom" as the tag suggested, but I can enjoy it while I have it. Actually, being outside is a good thing because the patterned burn marks are nice but cause it to have a burnt or barbecue smell.