Upon opening the box, the ottoman is fully assembled, ready to be placed wherever you'd like it. I'm in love with the bright silver color of the nicely tufted seat.; its look is clean and smooth, much like the velvety texture. The ottoman is lightweight, yet sturdy enough to feel safe if you have some extra weight on you. Also, I love the height that I am when I sit; its much higher than I expected--not too high or too short. Looking at the ottoman now, I notice that it stands out with sophistication amongst other fancy-looking items in my oom. The unique design of the curved black legs give the piece interesting style, executing an overall elegant and modern appeal. Almost got 5 stars, if it wasn't for the minor nicks and chips on the legs. Wasn't protected very well in some process or another. Overall, I love this product. Great buy!