The shower bench with shelf and lift aide's arms provide subtle Eastern elegance. Its swooped flared arms not only provide design flair but also provide functional arms for gripping to lift you out of the bench. The curvilinear designs of the seat, legs, and shelf provided added contemporary elegance to your shower. The extra-wide seat of 18'' provides a more roomy and comfortable seating area for those that need extra space due to body stature, or just want a little extra room. The included utility shelf also provides an extra storage area for toiletries, shampoo, or other shower accessories. Extensive clinical research has shown that by simply providing arms to assist in lifting out of the chair, added leverage can increase efficiency by almost 200%. The lifted arms are designed to be sturdy, and steady to provide that added support and assistance when lifting out of the shower chair. They also provide a handy surface for hanging towels on, and the bench can double as a towel rack once you are out of the shower. An included utility shelf provides additional storage and easy access to your toiletries, or other essential items. The included foot leveling pads provide extra flexibility and stability to allow stabilization due to any minor slope in shower floors. It has been the wood of choice for hundreds of years for luxury boat builders. It provides the ability for this teak furniture to be used outdoors as well as indoors.