A lovely looking bench- I love the colour, BUT it was difficult to assemble! It is fairly obvious how it goes together (good thing, as instructions are only in German). HOWEVER, the holes were poorly drilled, screw and bolt placements are not differentiated in the drawings and one board was warped making it impossible to put together without additional muscle and a furniture clamp! Looks like it was manufactured in a rush, as the wood is very rough in places and not properly sanded before painting. Also, only one coat of paint - not adequate for outdoor use. I will have to sand it and paint it again before using. Good thing I got it on sale as I would never pay full price for something I will have to put so much more work into.