The first time this bench arrived, it was damaged straight out of the box. I was glad I saw it before I pulled everything out. The pieces feel sturdy, but it feels like tightly compressed cardboard. Despite this, it feels quite heavy and solid.
Like other people mentioned, the fabric does not hold up well. It comes apart at the seams. After not even six months at the foot of our bed, the fabric at the seams is done. I was hoping that this flaw would not happen to our piece.
Despite all this, I love the design and simplicity of this. It is a heavy piece and the design suits me. I love the shelf underneath the bench. I will be looking out for a similar bench of better quality for when this needs to be replaced. I have even considered having my local carpenter make one for me.
A few cons and a few pros
The first time this bench arrived, it was damaged straight out of the box. I was glad I saw it before I pulled everything out. The pieces feel sturdy, but it feels like tightly compressed cardboard. Despite this, it feels quite heavy and solid. Like other people mentioned, the fabric does not hold up well. It comes apart at the seams. After not even six months at the foot of our bed, the fabric at the seams is done. I was hoping that this flaw would not happen to our piece. Despite all this, I love the design and simplicity of this. It is a heavy piece and the design suits me. I love the shelf underneath the bench. I will be looking out for a similar bench of better quality for when this needs to be replaced. I have even considered having my local carpenter make one for me.