We have a huge vintage coffee table and with a 1 year old it wasn't safe. Sell it and getting this ottoman was the best idea we've had yet! Matches our furniture perfectly, it's low enough to prop up on comfortably and see the television, yet wide enough to provide plenty of internal storage for all the unused toys. Out of sight out of mind. Very sturdy to sit on and feels like a solid piece. Very happy with the purchase.