It states max weight, 10lbs. NO you can't sit on it, but that was only recently added to description. Bottom is not solid woven material, very open to the outdoors or for small items to fall through.

We have this on our deck and fill it with pillows at the end of the day! Very nice looking,made well and looks nice!!

The bench is amazing in so many ways! For seating, for storage and it adds style to our back deck! It is NOT waterproof so we only storage waterproof items like outdoor pillows and covers. The hydrolic hingers are very durable and hold the cover of the bench very well! I highly recommend this to you!

not waterproof. can not sit on it,if more than 100 lbs/ trying to figure out how to get rid of it. We thru out the box

I purchased this bench on sale, but I wouldn't pay more than $20.00 for it. I weight 128lb and afraid to sit on it because to fragile, maybe was made for kids. To use it for storage is not good, and too low, so no use for it. I'll send it back !