We were so disappointed when this bench was out of stock and took a few months for it to come back. Once we received it I realized why it was out of stock. The bench is perfect! We were looking for a dinning table, chair and bench set that would fit in with our rustic style. This bench is easy to put together and is a great addition to the collection. Very durable.... we have a toddler in our house and it is able to keep up with her. I would highly recommend this bench and the additional pieces to this collection. You will enjoy every meal sitting on this bench and table set.