I purchased this bench for our guest room because our four post bed is too high to sit on when dressing and we needed a bench that wouldin't take up much space in the room.
The cream colored cushion on top is firm with actual buttons sew in. The quality is very good, this bench will be sturdy enough to use for sitting or placing medium size luggage on.
I have been looking quite awhile, since most benches where priced too high for what I was wanting.
This one was just the right price and looks expensive. Two benches side by side would look and fit nicely at the end of our queen size bed! I may have to order another one!
Good buy!