I originally wanted a bench with arms, but this one was on sale, so I tried it.  I love my butterfly bench.  It's sturdy enough to hold two adults sitting on it without feeling like you're going to fall.  I don't miss the arms at all.   It did however, have a few spots that needed painting over, but having done that, it added  just the right sparkle to my yard.  I think it was a good buy and I would recommend it to anyone.