I really bought this for an ottoman and not storage, since regular, furniture ottomans are so expensive. It's perfect for storage, but not so much for propping my feet on. The reason is that in order to give the lid form, there is is hard plastic band inside the lid so my leg/foot rest upon this band and it becomes uncomfortable in a short while. Probably if I had shoes on it would be different.
I'm very satisfied with the color, texture of the fabric, it's solid, has a lining, and looks very nice with my chair.
As in most materials today, the fabric has a smell so I did initially air it out a bit. But, I had to stick my nose right up to it to smell it. I can't smell anything when I'm not making an effort to smell it. I would definitely air it out more if I was putting clothes in it, but with magazines it doesn't matter.
I'm happy with the quality but just sorry that it's not more comfortable on the leg.