This bench can serve as a storage bench, or coffee table/ottoman. It is a true off white color. A light cream that matches either a grey or gold tone nicely. Versatile, good quality, and very soft pleather. Maybe leather? I can't really tell. It doesn't have the natural leather smell. Either way, it looks like leather, and feels like leather. In fact it is very soft! That would be my only complaint with this bench, is that the stitching, upholstery and color are not as child proof as I'd like. A pets nails, or kids playing habits could easily scratch it. My kids want to play in it, and make it a fort. That's a whole other issue.