I love this ottoman! It is a completely different  color than pictured, though (although the description does state that it's dark). The wicker wood is a dark walnut with lighter pieces throughout. We are using it as a coffee table as we couldn't find one small enough for our space. With a tray on top of it, it's great. Because it's wicker, you it wouldn't be great for holding things unless you had a stable surface - coaster, tray, etc. under the item.  I've had a bunch of compliments since I receive this item and we are very happy with it.