I had been looking a long time for a bench with just the right coloring, dimensions, and quality/price point. This totally fits the bill, as it is narrow enough not to interfere with traffic patterns in our family room, is light enough to be lifted easily if needed for extra seating, and the burgundy leather goes beautifully with our color scheme and especially with the rustic artwork hanging on the wall above it. After reading other reviews, I was lucky enough that it was not damaged nor did it emit an odor once opened. There was a tiny nick in the leather on top that we will put a dab of clear lacquer on to prevent tearing, and the slats are not uniform in length (but this is only noticeable when looking underneath); but otherwise decent quality for the price.