Great looking bench!  The top & side pieces of wood are very thick/sturdy, and are not just MDF with wood veneer.  I really like the rustic/worn look of the wood.  

The top piece and one side piece didn't line up perfectly and there was a little bit of white glue or sap that was on the cut end of the top piece of wood (which was easily sanded off), but those things were the only "issues"-not a major concern.  I am really happy with the look of the final product, very pleased with this purchase-even in spite of those little flaws.