My husband assembled this bench quickly. It is very light weight, probably too light weight as the wind could easily blow it over if not in a protected area. We plan on having children sit on this bench at our patio table. Im not so sure how long it would hold up if using for adults.

This bench will work for putting plants on. I would not sit heavy people on it. One 160 lb person makes the metal flex. I think the one we got was a return because the cross bar was dented and the receptacle for the cross bar bolts seem to be stripped. We made it work but this is not a high quality product.

The size and color were perfect, but assembly was poor but quick. The crossbar is awkward as the bolts are difficult to insert. Instructions note not to sit on the ends of the bench! I am using it as a decoration to my front entrance.