I LOVE this bench.  Very well made; sturdy.  It took this 67 yr young gramna about 20 minutes to assemble.  While building, it does help to have another person hold the pieces; they are heavy.  

I hope it endures our Midwest winters, as it's being placed in the garden.   Definitely recommend this bench.   

I didn't need the (awful) directions to put this together; just a little common sense.   ps.  Joss & Main has great customer service.