I’m always reluctant to buy important furniture sight unseen. So when this bench I arrived, I had medium expectations. As we moved it to unpack, I realized it was super heavy. Good first impression. As we unpacked it, the whole seat is one solid frame, beautiful, golden honey color and lustrous. When assembly took under ten minutes, my sense of thrill rose. The cushion also impressed: super thick, excellent quality upholstery and a perfect oatmeal color. As we moved it into place, we both remarked that it was beautiful. I highly recommend this bench.