I so very much wanted a different experience but, sadly, I am not thrilled with this pouf. Basically, it is a glorified bean bag covered in jute like material. After 6 weeks of limited use, it is losing its shape significantly.  Every time a little pressure is placed on it, you can hear squeeking of displaced filler, circa a 1980s bean bag. Stylistically, it works in our transitional coastal family room but I suspect it will not do so for long.