is it sturdy to sit on? how is long term durability of this shoe bench
1632499
I believe it is study to sit on. We don't use ours that way, but I do believe you could. The construction is so very simple, and I suppose that if the screws got loose, which I don't think they would, you could then use larger screws to replace. This is solid wood with a beautiful luster.
1632500
totally sturdy to sit on. we use it several times a day to put on our shoes - two grown men . :)
1632501
Assembled properly, this bench is sturdy and durable. I have two benches is use without any issues.
1632502
Most people could sit on it without a problem. I am not sure about durability as I have only had it a few months.
1632503
ours is very slightly wobbly but we have it placed in a nook and it works perfectly. So far, no other problems.
1632504
It is very sturdy and stable. I use it for a shoe-changing bench in my front hall. I've had it for about a year and it has held up very well.
574473
It's holding up fairly well. It's not a high quality product , so I expected to have to be cautious with it so as not to cause damage. The bench does wobble a bit, I find myself having to tight the screws in the legs somewhat regularly. I've had mine for several months now and use it often, it hasn't scratched much at all.
2074892
Its a pretty sturdy storage bench. We have it at the end of our king sized bed. My husband & I use it to sit on to put on shoes or dress the kids. I weight about 155lbs and he weights about 210lbs. He has also stood on it to change a light bulb...which worried me...but it held up all his weight just fine.
1265830
Yes, we've had for a year and a half and it's quite sturdy-I sit on it all the time :) could probably support two adults with no problem.
897748
Yes, you can sit on it however it is make of hard resin plastic so I wouldn't plan on using it permanently as a bench
652691
It is sturdy...we sit on top of it to put on our shoes. It will depend on what type of floor it will be on as to whether it can be pushed around. However, it is heavy but nothing is toddler proof.
1525335
I am very pleased with this Ebony leather bench. I use it three times a week (Church). About 4-6 hours a week. Holds up very well. I would recommend this bench. Adjustable too. I have not had it for a year yet. But it appears to be well constructed. It should last for a while being it's only to sit on and nothing more.
1248417
Not 100%... it's sturdy. Table top and top of benches are heavy. Legs are sturdy, they can withstand my nephews standing all over them.
1152581
I sit on it in the morning to put my shoes on and it is very sturdy at 150 pounds.
1801856
I would say it is strong enough for a bench- we have used it to sit on-very sturdy
389526
The frame of the whole bench should be sturdy for the most part. the bench shouldn't be wobbly.
2191161
The bench is very sturdy. I weigh around 190 and there is no problem with it supporting my weight. This bench is a great value for the money. I was very pleased with it.
681967
It is actually very sturdy, assuming you assemble it carefully at the beginning. I weigh almost 150 pounds and sit on mine all the time to put on my shoes (we use it in our utility room to hold our outdoor shoes). Scrapbooks and DVDs should be no problem.
904458
My husband and I sit on it for a total of over 400 lbs. It's a sturdy bench, but of course, I can't promise that the concentrated weight of one person over 500 pounds would be safe. However, in assembling it, I noticed that the weight of the seat is resting ON the legs. It is not just screwed TO the legs, so you're not depending on the strength of screws to hold the weight. I would give it a try.
310953
The cushion is firm, to hold it's shape, but still comfortable for sitting. I mainly sit on it while putting on shoes, so short periods of time. Bench is very sturdy and should easily hold two people. Very nice quality bench.
1626294
Hello, I have the benches for about 2 years now and lots of people have been using it. They are very versatile, solid and comfortable. You always can put some cushions on top of it. Thomas
787132
It's pretty sturdy. I've got 3 kids who climb all over it and it's held up well. I guess it would depend upon whether the gentleman sat down and put on his shoes, then got back up again, or if he used it as a stepstool to climb up to a higher shelf (partial-weight, stable mass -vs- full weight, moving mass). I would say -probably.-