This corner boat wood bench with shelf is made by village craftsmen from old fishing boats. Eco decor found a local workshop in Eco decor travels to Indonesia that specializes in reviving and reclaiming old fishing boats that would otherwise be destined for the trash. You can feel good about purchasing these one of a kind artisan contemporary tables since no trees have been harvested for their manufacture. They retain all of the character and color of the original boats. Indonesian families take great pride in their fishing boats and lovingly paint them with bright colors as their pride and joy. When they are retired there are only a few village artisans that are skilled at reclaiming the old wood and transforming them into functional works of art. Each piece is unique and no two pieces will ever be the same. The wood will exhibit the character of the original boats which could include nail holes, divets, cracks and roughness. The rustic nature of these however will eclectically mix with both modern and traditional decors as an accent piece. It is fully stable as a stool and can be used as a small end table or on the side of a sofa. It can also be used as a small coffee table for urban lofts and small spaces. Eco decor welcome inquiries for custom furniture or interior design projects that might utilize boat wood or reclaimed salvaged teak. Eco Decor village crafts people have often been working in the craft, furniture or wood carving trades for several generations. Adjustable foot levelers add to the practicality of this bench. Slats in the seats do allow for water drainage should this be used in an outdoor environment. You can place two together to form a half moon or 4 to serve as a stunning circular coffee table.