The ottoman appears to be well made. The fabric is more like a brushed velvet than linen.  The color is almond cream.  It is very light in weight and easy to move out of the way when getting in and out of the chair.  It is very tall for an ottoman.  Im 5 foot 9 inches tall with long legs, and even for me, I have to lift my legs high to use it.  It would be great for those with swollen ankles because of the elevation.  I would recommend checking the seat height of your chair to see how it compares to the ottoman height. The height is very good if using it as an extra seating area.  All in all, Im very satisfied with the ottoman and would  buy again.