First off, this bench is quite sturdy... more like solid as a rock and as heavy! The construction is done properly, the buttons snug, and stitching seems top-notch, and I am picky about furniture. Most stuff out there is absolute crap. This is NOT crap. Kiln-dried hardwood is one of the hallmarks of quality furniture (as is double-doweled and corner blocked, but I confess I didn't check that bit). The feet are absolutely beautiful and also solid wood. Very elegant lines, (obvious from the pic, and yes, it does hold up "in person"). In comparison, many other benches I viewed didn't have that sense of solidity and high quality, having scrawny legs, thin tops, etc. I would expect this to still be in good condition and just as useful in 50 years or more.
The only drawback is that the leather has a decidedly greenish tinge to it, which cannot be refuted. I have many cream and white things of which to compare it, and it is nowhere near any of them, and it has nothing to do with the lighting of the room. Given the price and the high level of quality in the construction, I will keep it and get some "leather magic" dye from the site of the same name, and make it the exact off-white color I want. Many people have braved using it in their very pricey cars, with stunning results (even repairing scuffs and tears in the leather). Leather Magic will custom-mix it to match a patch of leather or vinyl, or even a paint chip from the hardware store, as well as match leathers from most car interiors (I'll probably go Jaguar's Ivory or match the trim of my living room). It may cost another 35-50 bucks and some minor effort, but it will still be WELL worth the price! For the record, I've no personal interest nor affiliation with the site mentioned.