I was very happy when this ottoman was back in stock. It was shipped in a heavy duty box with a cloth cover over it. It looks just like the pictures and seems to be of good quality. I liked the shape of it, the color, the finish and the workmanship. I hope it lasts for many years to come. The only thing that would be an improvement is if it had two handles instead of one. It would make it easier to move and place less stress on the single handle.