It's sturdy, I'll give you that, but the weathered look which I usually like is taken too far. It snagged my leggings just as I leaned over to vacuum it. That's right, you can't dust it, it's too rough, so you have to vacuum it, but can't lean against it. Can't imagine wearing pantyhose anywhere close.
I think it would make a beautiful table if we sanded it down and refinished it, painted over all the yellow and red paint visible under black, but I have no desire to do that. You should not get a splinter from reaching for the remote.