Although this is a pricey piece, it was worth it. I searched long and hard for a wide, durable bench with style. The color is a lovely dove grey blue with just the right amount of distressed paint to make it chabby chic. The cushion fabric is raw silk but it is more durable and textured than expected. I have scotch guarded the fabric and am using this bench for dining room table seating. This looks so good with the mango wood distressed table. We have teenagers and lots of guests and this is holding up perfectly. I love it, love it, love it. Pros: durable and great looking Cons: we had to reinforce the slats on one end but my husbamd is a carpenter and that was not big deal for us