I haven't put it together yet because I am having someone reupholster the seat. From what I can see, it is very sturdy and fit the Asian vibe I was going for. I have two chairs that I recently painted a high gloss white and was going to do the same to this bench. However, the wood finish is so nice, I am leaving it alone. For the money, I think this is a well made bench and will hold up very well.