This works perfectly for what I needed. I put it on the foot of my bed for some extra storage. It's great to sit on to put my shoes and socks on in the morning. I was suprised when it arrived b/c I didn't read the description carefully enough and didn't realize the base is collapsable. I was afraid it wouldn't be very sturdy. But the tag says it holds either 225 or 250 lbs (I'm 190) and with the lid on, it feels plenty sturdy. I would recommend this item.