I purchased this bench for a small foyer area for my kids to put on/take off their shoes. We also bought a boot tray from a brick and mortar store to put under the bench to catch the dirt. The bench is a dark cherry color with nice wood carving. The storage area under the seat is great for keeping keys and other small items. As stated by other reviewers, the height of the bench is probably 2 inches lower than the typical chair height. It's great for my kids but taller people may not like the height. There was a major scratch on the bench seat that probably happened in transit. I called Overstock Customer Service and they took care of the problem. I was very impressed by their speedy resolution and plan to buy from Overstock again.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes