This piece surprised me at how fantastic it is in look and craftsmanship. I am a collector of vintage/mid-century modern furniture, and I was skeptical with this bench. I shouldn't have been- it's beautiful. Fits right in with all my old MCM furniture except it's brand new, looks (and smells!) great, and was SO easy to assemble. I wish Porthos made more furniture (bedroom sets, sofas, etc.) because I would buy it all.