If this bench had been assembled with more than a dab of glue here and there, and staples that are smaller than what's in your paper stapler, and if the buttons had been fully attached, and my husband had not , once again, had to basically finish making it...it is now quite nice. Thank goodness it is at the foot of our bed to assist our small dogs on their way to the bed and to store their extra blankets...wouldn't dare sit on it. If you value your health, you won't either.