I was a little put off by the weight of this ottoman initially. In hindsight, it was a bit silly of me to think it would be heavier than it is, considering the design. It's ridiculously light and very easy to put together, which had me worried that it wouldn't hold together very well in the long run. Once again, a silly notion considering it is an ottoman, it's not exactly like anybody was going to be trying to sleep or wrestle on this thing. It looks stupidly nice and very simple, adding a sort of minimalist atmosphere to the living room. The little sliding compartment is appreciated. I would recommend it if you're looking for a little extra something but not too much of an extra something for your decor.