Pleased with the bench.  It feels very solid, has a classic look and provides great storage for hats, gloves, etc.  Assembly was fairly easy, with the exception of a few of the screws (see below).

My only complaints are:
1. the front panel was cracked on the bottom and has a scratch on the front.  The crack is not visible, and the scratch is rather small, so I did not bother with the hassle of seeking a replacement.
2.  A few of the pre-drilled holes for the screws were not properly drilled, so the screws did not thread.

Other than that, we are happy with the purchase.  A decent value for the money.