I am a self-described over analyzer. I like to read every review and see every option, preferably in person, before I decide. I had been looking for an ottoman or coffee table for about 4 weeks and found this relatively early in my hunt and continued to debate over it for 2-3 weeks. I am really happy I decided to take the "risk" and order it. I got it on sale...i think it was around $155 and free shipping. I feel like for the money, I could not have done better.
My husband assembled it in about a half hour. It came on the estimated arrival date with all the parts and he didn't seem to be too bothered with putting it...although he did have to get his drill and make a few of the holes larger.
After having lived with it for 2 weeks, It seems sturdy. I specifically chose this ottoman because I was looking for something this size, and a lighter color but an easy to clean material - an off white, cream faux leather. I also loved that this kind of has the feel of a coffee table because of the metal base/frame but is upholstered like an ottoman, without any really sharp edges/corners exposed for our young children to get hurt on. We haven't had it long, but as of yet, no complaints. It arrived as described and met + exceeded my hopes!