We haven't had much time to really put the bench to the test, but what we can tell you so far is that it was packaged securely and arrived without defects and all of the parts were present and accounted for. Assembly was as simple and screwing the 6 wooden legs into place. The COLOR on the picture is deceptive. It is not a REDDISH/CORDOVAN/MILK CHOCOLATE color, but a DARK BROWN similar to most other furniture in this line. It looks very nice and its CONSTRUCTION appears to be STURDY and should seat 4 or more little kids easily or 3 adults comfortably. We are HAPPY with the EXTRA SEATING it affords in the LIVING ROOM, but would do well in a FAMILY ROOM (move it to where you need it easily) or at the foot of a QUEEN or KING SIZED BED. Recommend!!