It is a nice, sturdy bench -- and worth the money that I paid for it.
It needs to be painted but I don't think I will paint it as I like the plain color.
It is a nice entryway bench to sit on and take off your shoes and store you shoes
under the bench.  I have it in my entryway in the garage area, under a rack on the 
wall for hanging jackets and coats.  It is what I was looking for.