I love the style but it has several problems. First, the wood on top is practically bare and would leave a lot of splinters in your bum if you don't seal or wax it like I did. The metal parts are wonky and didn't really fit together correctly, not to mention one of the benches I received was totally smashed and had to be replaced--the replacement also had chips and splinters out all over it. I sanded it and made it work because I didn't feel like returning it again. Not too stable with it's chintzy little feet, so I wouldn't use unless up against a wall and definitely not with little kids around. Just poor quality in general.