60" Weathered "Reclaimed look" Bench

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