It replaced our worn out but cushy ottoman.  A pillow saves the day.  It's our game console perfect for our wintery home bound long weekend.
Putting it together ADVICE - lay all the pieces out and make sure you have them going the right way per placing the screws.  I had to redo it 2.5 times because the instructions were not complete and misleading.  However, with patience and my own two hands, it was accomplished without breaking my head or a part.