I absolutely LOVE this stool that I bought two!  It is made of a sturdy, thick plastic material yet manages to look quite modern and elegant..  The off-white color is matte and goes very well with out off-white leather sofas.  The stool is versatile; we use it for seating, as a side table, as a step stool, etc.  I use the other AHA stool as my vanity chair in my bathroom.  Additionally, the tops pop off and can be used for some storage.  The stool comes in many colors so one can mix/match it with whatever you have at home.  Can't recommend it enough.