I am using this ottoman in the nursery with a rocking chair. The height is perfect for that purpose. The ottoman looks very nice and can be re-purposed elsewhere as an extra seat or even a small side table. It is not as high as most other chairs or sofas, so it cannot be used for lounging on those, as you'd want an ottoman that is the same height for that purpose. Quality is as expected, but 4 stars because the stuffing is loose (i.e. not encased like a pillow form), and although there is a zipper on the bottom, there will be no way to take the cover off without losing all the stuffing. I do not expect this to be an issue, as the item will be used exclusively indoors and I do not anticipate having to take the cover off.