This storage ottoman is almost exactly what I've been looking for for about a year now, and it's pretty much one of a kind.Nobody else makes anything like this (well, more on that in a minute).
What I wanted was a coffee table that had storage inside for things like throw pillows and blankets.But I essentially wanted it to then triple as an ottoman.This thing fit the bill.
The leather is very nice, and the construction of the unit feels very solid.It weighs a good amount.The storage space inside is wonderful, with enough room for 3 throw pillows and 3 large plush blankets.The top, which flips over, is the best feature of all.When in tray mode, it provides a very large surface.This is basically our dinner table, so it's important to have enough room, especially when we have friends over and we're all eating in front of the TV.When the top is in ottoman mode, it's great for putting your feet up on.Now everyone on our couch can put their feet up while watching a movie with us.It's great.
I had two worries about the unit, both of which were quickly appeased:
- On the tray side, I worried about spills.I worried that if someone spilled some liquid, it would get inside the cushion part of the lid.I didn't know how it was constructed, and how the surface was connected to the lip that goes around the edges.Fortunately for us, the tray side is covered with a laminate, and there isn't a seam anywhere on the tray.You may not like the laminate thing, but for us it suits our needs and it still looks very nice.
- On the ottoman side, I worried about sturdiness.I worried that if a guest wanted to sit on it to tie their shoe something, and that wasn't intended by the people who made this, that they'd just fall through! Again, fortunately there really is no chance of that.When the tray side is down, it meets up with a very wide lip in the storage part of the ottoman.I wouldn't jump on the thing, but I say there is no chance of the unit collapsing under the weight of even two large people.This is also great for us because it means we have two more seats at parties.
The only concern I have about the entire unit is that I wouldn't put too much weight on the tray side.It's certainly not designed to support a person sitting on it.I don't think there's much chance of putting too much weight on it, though, so this isn't really a concern for me, but you should be careful of that if you think of buying it.
Lastly, the price.It's excellent.In case you were searching for this, yes, it's the exact same storage ottoman that's being sold at World Market right now (the Owen?the Ryan? something like that).My wife and I considered buying it, but they didn't have it in any of their stores, only online.Well, online it was $189 + $35 shipping.We had a 10% off coupon, so that would have brought it down about $19.So yes, on Amazon even after shipping, we paid less than the World Market sale price minus the coupon!Fantastic!
It's a great ottoman/coffee table/storage unit and a great price.Highly recommended!
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I recently purchased this ottoman.It arrived in perfect condition.I love it.The hinge on the lid stays open until you close it.That's a great feature.You don't have to worry about the lid crashing down on you or your little ones when you are getting something.Plenty of storage space.(Mine does not have the bad smell that others complained about.)It's a great ottoman and coffee table.Although, I use a wooden tray on top when I have food or drinks just to protect the pleather. It is also sturdy and comfortable enough to serve as an extra seat.I love it!
