Lovely little stool - but if you are expecting to be able to sit on it, or use it to shave, it will likely be too short. It is as small as described, which is as they are meant to be in Japan. Perhaps knowing I could purchase a chair height teak version, that I could actually sit on, I might not have bought this. Also, although sturdy, very simply constructedThis is EXACTLY like what was in the onsen in Japan, only brand new and it smells good. It's like a little air freshener in the bathroom. And shhhh! It doubles as a squatty potty and no one has to ever know. It's the same height as the old ugly plastic one that's no secret from anybody! : )))It's a very sturdy bench, but much too small. The size is given and is accurate. It's tiny. So if that's what you want, it's good. But returning as just won't work for us. I did not notice any nice smell other reviews mentioned btw.Authentic Japanese quality & size. My son spent years in Japan & loves it.See above