The backrest is cast iron, not pressed steel, which is why the floral pattern has depth to it rather than being stamped flat - and why the bench weighs 30 lbs while a lighter frame would rattle. Capacity is 660 lbs. The seat measures 48 x 16 in at 16 in from the ground, inside a 50 x 24 x 35 in frame. Slats across the seat drain rain. Cast iron detailing suits a period garden, a courtyard or a front porch, and the black finish holds up against weather without repainting every season.