This bench is absolutely stunning, not to mention well-crafted. I got it in the teal color, which is actually more of a teal blue than true teal. At any rate, it's exactly as depicted in the photo. I'm using it at the foot of my king-sized bed and it works perfectly. As others have noted, the seat is pretty hard so you're not going to want to sit on it for long. It's more for show (and to give the dog a halfway step to jump up on the bed of course!) If you like a little luxury and a lot of style, you cannot go wrong with this bench. It is the true centerpiece of my bedroom. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.