This is a beauty, nice style, great looking distressed "fake" leather, and storage! BUT WHAT'S UP WITH THE SMELL???? I have had this item in a room with open windows for a couple of weeks now, and still it smells. I used to work in a biology lab that smelled of formaldehyde. That is exactly what this ottoman smells like. I am hoping it will dissipate so that I can truly enjoy the piece.