I have had this little bench in my walk-in closet for more than 3 years. It is perfect for sitting to get sox  shoes on, climbing on to reach items on the top shelf  storing frequently used sneakers. It is bamboo  therefore light when I have to move it. The only drawback back is that the top is a bit too thin to handle heavy loads like a person standing on it holding a 50lb box (figure about 250lbs). I reinforced the underside of the top with a piece of plywood (glued  screwed)  the bench has stopped complaining under heavy loads. Lastly, just be gentle with tightening the screws during assembly so as not to crack the bamboo slats. This bench had been the perfect solution in my closet.