The bench is being used as an Entry bench.  We have only had it a little over a week.  It is beautiful, the color was as expected and I did not have to assemble any parts. The price was a bit much: however, it does hold up to 300 lb.  I did not mind paying the price because I did not want to tell guest not to sit on it.    All who come can sit and take off their shoes without a problem.