Awesome piece of furniture. It fit my needs completely. It is sturdy and the seat is so comfortable. Everyone who has come in has complimented me on it. Several people are considering looking into purchasing one. It was easy to assemble and at a very reasonable price. I wish I had bought it a lot earlier. My granddaughters take turns sitting on it and they readily put their shoes on the shelf underneath. If you are considering this for your home you are making an excellent choice. What you see is exactly what it is.