I'd been searching and searching for a simple, solid bench. It is for our entry way and since we come in through the garage I didn't need storage. I *did* want a bench that stood high enough that I could put a mat for shoes underneath. Most of the benches I saw either had a low shelf in the way for shoes, storage, or a fabric cushion. Little people destroy fabric so this bench really fit the bill. It came packaged very nicely to avoid scratches in shipping and took me less than 20 minutes to assemble. I like the wood finish on the top as opposed to solid black as even if the kids scratch it it will look nicely worn instead of... just scratched.   

Pros: Great finishes, easy assembly