Did the stool received yesterday. Until then, I was really skeptical because of the low price in teak - otherwise there for most jaw. The wood is processed real hardwood, solid and stable. The build quality is the name of 'Colonial' or better would be rustic. I like it. I got it right with tung oil color treated medium, although the surfaces are still nice and smooth, the wood is protected and now looks really good. Hab incidentally just the 2nd ordered to (halt was skeptical because of the price). If I now find matching pillows - perfect