This ottoman came just as advertised and fully assembled and packaged professionally. I really like the diversity. Can throw off the trays and rest my feet comfortably. Can use the trays on my lap or can leave them facing down for a sturdy place to put plates of food. I wish you could select a little bit lighter color but no biggy. My whole family enjoys. We are in between houses so am using for a sofa ottoman now but plan to use as a bench at the end of my anticipated king size bed in the future.