I think this bench will be ok for what I need it for, but I received it missing the front panel and with an extra back panel so I could not put it together right away. Wayfair is sending the part I need, so I am satisfied they will make it right. One problem, though is that the wood is not finished on all sides. The inside is stained but not covered in poly. Another thing that may be a problem is that there are not starter holes in the area where the screws go into the other part. The wood can split if they are not put in straight. Again, this will be ok for my purposes since I am putting it in my garage entry area. I might want something a little more substantial if it were for a mudroom or front door entry area. OK for the price, though.