As other reviewers have noted, this makes a nice outdoor bar.  Assembly was fairly easy.  There is a definite chemical smell which dissipated after two days on the porch.  The wood can be described as "rustic".  Although the table top and legs are fairly smooth and sanded, other parts are rough hewn.  I sanded my bench lightly and painted with chalk paint to match my porch.  A couple coats of wax sealer and it looks like a much more expensive piece. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but the upper shelf unit rests on the table top. Because I didn't want the extra height, I left the shelf off and did not have to worry about ugly screw holes, etc.   

Pros: Inexpensive, lightweight
Cons: Chemical smell, rough areas