We got this instead of our wooden, rectangular coffee table when my son started walking. It isn't the most durable as it has plenty of little nicks on it already, but it was a cheap, fast and easy solution for him possibly hitting his head. It's pretty comfortable to sit on. Also works to hold drinks if you put a tray on top (without the toddler around). And, huge amounts of storage inside, although it's pretty easy to forget what's in there ...