Gorgeous  Sturdy!  We absolutely love this bench. It took less than 30 minutes for two of us to put it together.  Well packaged  protected, it was a very nice surprise to see how beautiful this bench is. It comfortably sits two people without issue. There is no real need for a cushion unless you want one. We made this purchase as it closely resembles our outdoor dining set that we also bought from Wayfair. Highly recommend!!!