Based on the other negative reviews, was really nervous I would hate this ottoman, or that it would arrive broken.
The material feels a bit like chenille. It has a sheen to it - making it kind of a light silvery grey. There are four separate storage compartments in the ottoman (I assumed there would just be one). No assembly was required. There are low profile wheels on the bottom which are not visible unless you turn the ottoman over.
I have found that large cocktail ottomans are extremely expensive, and I wasn't willing to pay that much to put my feet up. I waited for this to be on a pretty good sale and for the price. think this will suit my needs of having a comfy place for my feet and room to store blankets, and paired with the right furniture is really cute.