Beautiful metalwork.  Very substantial cushion.  I was apprehensive as to whether the cushion would be squishy and thus easily crumple under weight and deteriorate from being too soft.  This is why I liked the design where the side metal goes above the cushion height, to protect the cushion from squashing it down by overlapping sitting on the side of the cushion.  The cushion is not at all squishy and its covering is made with 
very heavy stock.  Grandkids told me they loved their new bench and I noticed at least one or two of them were perched comfortably on it all 
night long.  Great for adults too.  Perfect!