I purchased a white one of these for our great room for a touch of whimsy and a second white one our guest room to go with a leather wingback chair we have in that room. I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments I have gotten on them - not to mention that they are absolutely the first thing that our young niece and nephew run for when they come to our home.  Thankfully, I have two so they don't have to fight over them!