This Amalia leather - weave bench is a great piece for your home. You can place it in your entryway to put on or take off your shoes, or in your bedroom or living room for extra seating. When using it, keep in mind that its weight capacity is 550 lbs, so don't overload it. As for maintenance, leather is durable but needs some love. Once a week, take a soft cloth, dampen it a bit with distilled water, and gently dust the bench. If something spills on it, quickly grab a soft, dry absorbent cloth to blot the spill. Also, be aware that the bench has leather dust which is listed under Prop 65 due to its cancer - related toxicity, so handle it with care.