Its very sturdy. I stand on mine all the time so I can reach stuff on my top shelf.I had been looking for an ottoman (many others are simply large foot stools) but I need one that could also be used as a seat, and this works wonderfully! We use it as an ottoman most of the time, and I use it as a seat when I'm working at my small typing/art table. Added bonus that it has storage too. My photos don't do it justice, but should give you some other views. It's very sturdy. It doesn't look cheap. It didn't have any weird smell that you can get with some faux materials. Oh, and you just take it out of the box and it's ready to use!The price was highWas very nice and fits just perfect in my friends motor homeThis product is worth purchasing. If you are looking for something smaller in size with a great deal of storage room, this is the product for you.I ordered this to be used as a seat for a vanity table. It fits perfectly! I was concerned about it not holding weight but it does support me (at 240 lbs). Good quality and also a good place for storage!Quality is great for the price. Very stylish and durable.Bought this for my 10 year old son to store his video games and use as a footstool in his room. He loves it and so do I.