Nice sturdy bench that looks great near our front hallway. Thought it would be solid wood but it's actually veneer which we don't mind. I thought the metal and all the little separate parts would be flimsy but after putting it together it holds up very well and doesn't creek or wobble. I feel confident sitting on it (LOL). Assembly tip: The directions were pretty good, but at the last step you have to install these springs on either side of the lid cover on the inside and I first installed them BACKWARDS. It's very easy to install backwards because the picture in the instructions was unclear. When I tried closing it, there was a LOT of resistance and luckily I stopped before the wood cracked or the metal warped. After flipping the springs I was able to open and close the bench just fine. Very happy with my purchase!