The bench arrived just as described. All I had to do was to screw in the four legs. So easy! Overall, it is strong and well made. The pattern is gorgeous. I had noticed on the Great Offer Stock image that the pattern on the 'skirt' of the bench was a bit askew. Mine is also. So a little more care could have been taken to make sure the skirt pattern wasn't pulled so that the line isn't straight. But, on the other hand, this is definitely a mark of a handmade item, so a little askew is fine. The weave of the material is coarse, not smooth, but that is typical of a Kilim item. I'm extremely pleased. It is strikingly beautiful. Not something you can find in any typical furniture store. Highly recommend.