We were looking for a leather ottoman to match a leather sofa and love seat in our family room.  When we saw this we were hoping it looked (color wise) just like the picture.  Well it did!!!  We are so pleased to be able to add this piece to compliment the rest of the room.  It is sturdy.  We have four active grandchildren under the age of 8 that seem to like to use it as a stepping stone to other furniture and it shows no signs of wear after two years of use.