This bench is aesthestically nice, however the construction wasn't so great.  The wood is soft so it split very easily as I was putting it together and I was missing a washer.  If you plan on using this bench for something other than decoration or occasional use I would find something a little more durable.  Also the color in the picture of the fabric looks closer to a creamy white, however when I received the bench it's more like a creamy beige or yellow.  I will probably end up recovering it to match my decor.  For the price though it was a good buy.