The online photos make this piece seem deceptively taller. Pay attention to the height dimension, it's only 63" tall. I'm 5'5 and eye level with this piece. I now have to find some artwork or baskets to provide the height dimension I was seeking in my entryway. Additionally, my husband struggled with one particular screw and claims it is a manufacturing error, but take that with a grain of salt. The arms around the lower bench are about half an inch too far apart.