I purchased two of the benches. They were easy to put together and all the hardware came with them and they look like they will be very durable. They loook great! I'm very please with the products look.But.....they are not as long as described. They are 62" long, not 66" as described. Also the seat is only 57.5" long end-to-end. Usable seating area is 54.5". The differences between total length and usable seat is due to the design. The description must count the top setions that has "wings" on the top of the back that extend beyound the ture seating area of the bench. Therefore although I'm happy with the value and appearance, I only rating the product as good due to the inaccurate demisions provided.

Overall a nice bench, but for the price I expected it to be more heavier wood.Even though the wood parts are light weight, when put together it is very strong.The thing I like the most about this bench is it is very long to sit 3 people which is a difficult thing to find in the market

I purchased this bench to use on my covered front patio. It was very easy to put together in under 30 minutes and the quality is excellent. I would expect to pay much more for this bench elsewhere. It seems very sturdy and should hold up nicely outdoors.

I love this bench. It is perfect. Very good quality, very nice. Looks great on my front patio!!

This is a pretty nice bench, easy to put together, with allen wrench included, etc. Two things to consider...One it's not 66 inches long, more like 59 inches so keep that in mind. Second, it's not very deep so you need to sit upright in the bench. I would say better to sit and enjoy a garden for a few versus hanging out for long periods of time. I don't see this bench being deep or comfortable enough for that. Time will tell how durable it is. All in all, it's not that pricey so if it's what you need size wise I would recommend.

Easily assembled, nice finish, nice high seat. The bench is very comfortable.

I bought a bench and a chair years ago for my yard. They have held up under snow, rain and pressure washing.....very comfortable and stylish, to. I like them so much, when I moved to a larger place, I ordered another chair and table to match!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Perfect match
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent construction...with wooden pegs and brass fasteners.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate

I purchased this bench with matching chairs and a table in 2009. This bench was easy to assemble, had all the hardware present and is very sturdy. It can seat 3 adults and is comfortable if you use a lower lumbar pillow to support your back as the wooden back is straight and not slanted. It is sturdy and easy for the eldery to use as well. This bench has been used on so many occasions with great success. We have used it on the deck, in the yard, in the garden and even inside for overflow seating during parties. It fits everywhere from the hallway to the dining room table when extra seating is needed. It is kept outside and exposed to the elements of sea spray and New England temperatures. As expected, it has weathered to a gray color. This spring (2012) I am going to give it a sealant coat to perserve it. I would buy this bench again in a heart beat.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? perfectly
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very sturdy
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? as described

Love this bench, it's on my dock. It's sturdy and pretty! Have gotten many compliments on it.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good

Arrived undamaged and was easy to assemble. The finish looks a little cheap and was applied somewhat sloppily but I put a few coats of polyurethane on it and it looks a lot better, and is better protected. Color is true to the photo - a bit orange but it darkened a bit after the polyurethane. Don't know how it would hold up exposed to the elements year round (we've got it on a roofed porch so hopefully it will last). Construction is sturdy enough for two, probably three adults but it does flex a bit so if you come from a family of pituitary giants or sumo wrestlers you'd probably look elsewhere. Overall, a nice-looking and comfortable bench. Glad we bought it.

This bench was easy to assemble, I did it in an hour. It's not the most sturdy bench, probably because it's so long, but for the price it's great.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? yes
• How is the quality of the product? good, but not excellent
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? yes

Bought two after a lot of research on a wood bench. The price was the best I could find for a three seat bench. Easy to put together and looks nice. Would recommend.

I purchased this bench along with 4 matching chairs. Looks better in the photo than in person. The wood has an orange like stain that looks awful. In addition the stain on the bench is lighter than the stain on the chairs. Also, the wood bench has a different wood than the chairs. I would return all of it except I paid someone to put the furniture together and when I returned home I noticed the problem. Now what I plan on doing is putting another stain on the furniture. I really did not need another project!! ALSO********** 3 chairs had cracks in the wood seat. The quality leaves much to be desired. The pieces were made in Vietnam so that may be a factor. I wish I had inspected it thoroughly beforee I hired someone to assemble it.

I bought this bench because I wanted a 60" size, and as other reviewers have pointed out, it is actually a little shorter than 60". This causes problems with sizing a cushion - the one I bought for a 60" bench is about three inches too long and looks funky. Nonetheless, it is a reasonable bench for the price. The back portion is nicely designed, although the wood on the arms and seat seems to be of a different (lower) quality. Joins are not well done and look a little loose; I would be afraid to see a heavy person sit on this! On the plus size, it was easy to put together and it's a keeper for now. It won't last forever, but I guess that's what you get for the money!

it arrived before the day predicted and was easy to assemble. It is just as it appears in the picture.

I purchased this bench in february I have always preffered furniture made of natural materials and nothing can take the place of wood Wood furniture never goes out of style and is durable and long lasting and gets better with age. My Balthazar Bench is the center of attention in my patio and blends in with my other wood furnishings. It is easy to assemble and maintain.

We bought two Baltazar benches for our front porch. The benches look nice and were easy to assemble. You do have to have some hand strength to work the allen wrenches but it is manageable. I do wonder how the finish will hold up. The only thing I didn't consider is the fact that my porch intentionally slopes forward for drainage. As a result the benches slope forward a little, but I can't blame the benches for that. A good product.

Nice bench...not rich in color, looks worn in some spots, but nice design. I say knock-off 50 bucks then I would consider it reasonably priced. Seems sturdy, not sure how it will hold up to Chicago's famous weather, but It should be fine. I mainly use it when I break out the firepit on those cool nights and I want to snuggle up with that special someone! Already use it once in that capacity and it performed well!

The Balthazar bench was easy to assemble. It is very sturdy and has a rich wood color. We were able to seat three people comfortably. It is weather proof and after our recent rainfall it is still beautiful in color and the water did not soak into the wood. I am very satisfied with the product and would recommend it to friends as I have gotten numerous inquiries asking where I purchased it. I highly suggest that if you purchase the bench that you also buy the chair it makes a great set.

Love the bench... arrived quickly.. havent assembled yet, waiting for late spring to place in the front of my house.