Fabric on the seat is really cheap, just stapled to the underside of the seat (yes, you can see the staples, they aren't covered up). Unfortunately the seat does NOT come unscrewed easily from the rest of the frame. IF the seat is screwed on, the screws might be hidden underneath the fabric. The stain/finish is an ugly color. Not natural, not white, just no particular color. I might try tearing the whole bench apart to see if I can change the fabric on the seat and paint/stain the base, because the bench is a decent size and sturdy enough.