Ok, I was very impressed with the swift delivery of this product. I ordered 2 (other) outdoor benches and then 2 days later ordered two of these...I received these last Wed and the first ordered set, today!! Very, very impressed!!! On to the product itself - - appears to be well made, not heavy at all, surprisingly but not in a bad way. It appears to be solid but the wood itself is on the lighter side. It says weathered "grey" bench and although I read the other reviews, I went ahead and ordered 2 and hoped that mine would be on the grey side, but it is not. Very textural piece in terms of color but to the touch, it is smooth despite the wood graining; will not have any problem with splinter or anything like that. It's a very attractive modern looking piece, straight lines, which I like a lot. The best part? It came in 1 piece, no assembly required. The picture above looks to be reddish with dark grains, IRL it's light colored wood with black grains. The finish product is a beautiful piece. I would have given it 5 stars if the color is as described. All in all, very happy with the purchase and I can't wait to get my black/brown long table, the same lines as with this bench. I will put these on each side and regular upholstered chairs on each end.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? NOT Grey At All!
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Appears to be of good quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Pretty accurate except for the color
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

My husband and I are so pleased with this bench! We wanted something different for our long, dark brown IKEA table ("Bjursta"), so we placed the it on one side and flanked the other sides with parson chairs. The look is amazing - a rustic finish with contemporary lines so as not to appear too fussy. The bench came fully assembled (very pleasant surprise) and passed the function test with flying colors at our Halloween party. It easily accommodates three adults and feels solid as a rock. I was surprised to read another reviewer's mention of splinters, because I can run my hand back and forth along the entire length without any roughness. It's weathered, yes, but the grooves are smoothly sanded and sealed. The only downside I imagine is that it probably wouldn't be comfortable to sit on for hours on end. I suppose one could fashion a custom cushion, but it would be a shame to cover up the beautiful surface. ;) In any case, the function and style can't be beat at this price. If there were a 3 to 4 foot version, I'd probably buy that too!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? The color is accurate to the photos (brown, not grey)
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? The description states that the bench is grey, but it is definitely brown as pictured.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

this bench is very narrow so gettign a cushion would be hard and it might look weird. So check the dimnsions. Otherwise a nice product. Comes in a huge box so plus that no assembly reqd./ minus that packaging was not sustainably done.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? more natural wood than weathered
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good - strong joints /edges finished smoothly/ stable and level
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Well packaged, no assembly required, and suitable for a number of purposes in my home, both decorative and functional. Generally, I'm satisfied with this, but this is where the product is not what I expected: 1. There is a lot of texture to the bench. You can feel the grain and I'd be nervous to sit on it wearing a fine fabric. 2. I expected a cleaner, modern, monolithic look. At the inside corners (juncture between the horizontal plank that you'd sit on and the legs), there's an extra wood support piece stuck in that's used to attach everything together. Even going back now to look for it, it's pretty hard to see this in any of the pictures. A nice peice of furniture would have connected the legs and bench together without adding another block of wood that ruins the clean look. 3. In the photos, the grain looks tight enough that the dark grain color would read over the lighter color. That's the not the case with my bench. 4. The bench wobbles when sitting on a smooth and level surface. Although the bench was not what I expected, I've found a use for it and seems to be holding up fine after a few months of use.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? In the actual product, the wood is lighter and the grain is more pronounced. The grain on my bench isn't nearly as tight as the grain in the close up picture that's currently posted.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Doesn't sit flat on hardwood floor, but sits fine on a rug
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

This bench has clean lines yet has a rustic look. It can be used in several places!!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? The bench picture is pretty good... it was what I expected.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. clean lines and simple
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

The bench is beautifully simple. Clean lines.. We are excited to have another place to hide shoes. The bench is not too wide but nice and long .

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Exactly as described in other reviews. Not perfectly smooth but it is reclaimed wood.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I received the bench about 6 days after I ordered it, and it was exactly as I imagined it. I read previous reviews about the color and quality, and so I expected the bench to be brownish/black and was not disappointed. I needed a narrow bench near my garage entry, and this fitted perfectly in that space. I was concerned that my husband would not like the bench, but he seemed pleasantly pleased. Great first experience with Overstock!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? I read some previous reviews and so I did not expect the bench to be gray, but brownish/black
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Sturdy and durable
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Aside from the color, the description of the bench was on target!
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This bench is perfect and completes our entry way decor. It is clean and simple. We love it. We've had it for a couple of months now. It is perfect to put shoes under and to sit on while removing/putting on shoes. It's shallow so doesn't take up a lot of space. Came in one piece - no assembly required.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? very accurate. the picture doesn't look grey, and it isn't grey in person either.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very solid
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This bench is the right size for our mudroom and is solidly constructed. However, it is not grey or weathered, but rather a natural wood with a bit of black paint rubbed into the grain, no grey to speak of.

• Please tell us about the quality of the product. solid and well made
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? colour description was not accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

Looks just like the west elm version of this bench. Perfect length and height for dining room table seating. I was worried about the shallow depth of the bench from the reviews, but I think it's the perfect size.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This heavy bench is the perfect size for our dining table and will be used primarily for the children. It will be up against the wall, which is a good thing because it's pretty wobbly due to it's narrow depth. I plan to paint it with chalk paint to match the dining chairs, otherwise I'd be extremely unhappy with the overall look of this bench...the "reclaimed wood look" is right on - it sorta "looks" like reclaimed wood, but mostly looks plastic-y. Definitely too pricey for what it is.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

I bought this bench a year ago. It is in my narrow mudroom. I needed something narrow, that looked rustic, and could hold up to heavy use. Due the width, it is not the most comfortable place to change your shoes. But it is sturdy, and meets my needs. If I had the space, I would have chosen a wider bench for comfort.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. is holding up well
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Solid bench with reclaimed look. Little rough on top, but it has not been an issue. Comes completely assembled-bonus! Bought two to use with new kitchen table. Worried that they'd be too narrow- but seem to work just fine! Very pleased with purchase. Great deal too!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? More natural wood color with hint of grey.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Solid
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Color was a little off.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is a sturdy little bench, rough looking as intended but no splinters and edges are finished smoothly. Am debating about staining it darker, but also like as-is. It could be used in many places but it's under an earth-toned abstract painting along an otherwise empty wall and looks great. It would hold a lot of weight but will not be used much for sitting in its present location. Due to its shallow depth, only children or petite people could use it for seating against a wall, but it would work for larger people at a table.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Lighter than pictured
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Great quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Not completely accurate, but went by other reviewers' comments
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

It looked more refined on the website than it is in reality but the weathered look is accurate. It isn't as smooth as it appears either but I am not concerned about splinters as others have reported. We are using it on a covered screen porch and it is holding up well.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? ok, it is browner than what appeared.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? pretty close
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This bench is a great size for a front entry. It is sturdy and looks more expensive than it is.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Nice bench, arrived assembled so you can use right out of the box. It's not quite as "Weathered" as I would like. No gray tones that you often see in authentic older peices. It is a nice looking bench though and the dimensions fit my space perfectly. It is the right height to use as extra seating around a dining table. Easy to move. It is light enought that I can pick it up and move it wherever I need it. Worth the money for sure. I've seen reallly rickety benches at a much higher price. Overstock comes thru again!!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Pretty close
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good Quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Not quite as weathered looking as I would have liked.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

We expected the color to be darker than what arrived. It's not completely bad, but we were expecting different. Make sure you look at the measurements because we only paid attention to the length of the bench and not the height. It's much shorter than most accent benches. I think the price is too much for what it is.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? The color is much lighter than we expected. It doesn't look as dark as the picture
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Quality is fine, but I feel like I could get a splinter
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? It was accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

The bench is true to its dimensions, so make sure you'll be happy with the narrowness of it. I planned to use it one way and ended up using it another b/c it was narrower than I anticipated. Still glad to have made the purchase b/c it is the simple, clean bench I was looking for without an incredible price tag.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

solid construction benches. stained them to match dining table and they look great

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? lighter than pictured
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes