I was a little worried since this item had no reviews. I am someone that depends heavily on reviews. Well i took a chance and i love it! It is super easy to put together. Literally took me 10 minutes. The measurements are accurate. The wood on the top is beautiful and i love how it looks with the metal legs. I'm thinking about getting another one. I bought the pillows at Lowes on clearance. The bench is located on my front porch, which is covered. Occasionally, when the wind is blowing just right during a rain storm, it might get a little wet, but for the most part does not see alot of the elements. So i cannot speak of the durability at this point. But if i had it in the sun all day everyday, i might consider putting a couple of coats of polyurethane on it for protection. hope this helps!