Well built. Sturdy. Love the storage. I would recommend this bench to anyone having second thoughts on buying. My only issue was the cushioning starts out firm but gets softer over time. You have to be carful not to bump the tufted pins when the firmness goes away they loosen up. I suggest putting  a throw blanket over the top. It helps me keep the pins safe and evenly distribute the weight of my legs or if I sit on it. However, I don’t think it would an issue if the bench were used lightly as a accent piece.