The wicker (the top) on the bench is much darker and coarser than I expected from the photo. It doesn't look too well made. I would not have paid this much for it had I seen it in a store before I bought it. Still, I do not have a fancy home so it suits me alright. They say it has a rustic look, and yes, that's true, coarse being rustic and not a clear, solid look.

Pros: Medium assembly difficulty.
Cons: Not a great value, looks worse than the picture.