This multi-purpose furniture can be used as bench and as storage. Enjoy storing your furniture cushion''s children''s toys or even gardening supplies and hose''s in this large durable teak storage bench. If left untreated it turns a nice ash gray color or it can be treated with a clear oil based water seal to keep the natural teak color. Features a hydraulic system for safety purposes that keeps the box from slamming shut.Made with premium grade eco-friendly teak from renewable plantations our teak storage box are of the finest quality.Please search Houzz for our tailor made, high quality cushions for this furniture set by looking for "Sunbrella Fabric Outdoor Cushion" in the Houzz search tool!