Previous reviews have questioned the strength of this bench for sitting on, I suppose. Given that I bought for storage and  to stack pillows off my bed, I think it is a great piece. I have gotten several raves from friends and others as they come through my new home. It's just perfect - had the wall space under a large piece of artwork so it's great and adds a distinctive flair to the room. Not planning on using it as sitting area. Wayfair's choice of description is very misleading - the entire storage bench is metal and has a fabric finished seat cushion on the top.