Is the ottoman strong enough to hold someone sitting on it?
192656
It is pretty sturdy. Fine for sitting on. but if you have a wild child who pulls the cushion off and jumps on the fabric underneath, it will rip right through. I have had this set for a year now, and it's held up decently well. There are a few pokey spots-- little hernias inside the couch that create slightly uncomfortable bumps. But I have kids who jump on it. For the price, I think it's a good deal for what you get and it's liberating to know that if you have active puppies or kittens or children who will eventually grow out of their destructive phase, for now they are ruining furniture that would only last 3 years. It is pretty sturdy. Fine for sitting on. but if you have a wild child who pulls the cushion off and jumps on the fabric underneath, it will rip right through. I have had this set for a year now, and it's held up decently well. There are a few pokey spots-- little hernias inside the couch that create slightly uncomfortable bumps. But I have kids who jump on it. For the price, I think it's a good deal for what you get and it's liberating to know that if you have active puppies or kittens or children who will eventually grow out of their destructive phase, for now they are ruining furniture... » Read More It is pretty sturdy. Fine for sitting on. but if you have a wild child who pulls the cushion off and jumps on the fabric underneath, it will rip right through. I have had this set for a year now, and it's held up decently well. There are a few pokey spots-- little hernias inside the couch that create slightly uncomfortable bumps. But I have kids who jump on it. For the price, I think it's a good deal for what you get and it's liberating to know that if you have active puppies or kittens or children who will eventually grow out of their destructive phase, for now they are ruining furniture that would only last 3 years. « Show Less
192657
The Ottoman is plenty strong enough, it's just hard, in fact the whole couch is hard, it's the most uncomfortable piece of furniture I've ever sat on in my life. In fact it's the worst thing I've ever bought on Amazon, no it's actually the worst thing I've ever bought in my life. I don't sit on it, my dog destroys the thing, I don't even care about it. In fact every time I walk by this thing I swear at it or make obscene gestures.
1769866
Yes. It is perfectly sturdy and nice and narrow. I use mine evey day with teenagers sitting at them, and they have held up very very well.
70684
I would say no. I have never tried it but it is not very strong and I'm sure would not withstand sitting on it. It is very nice though.
572907
It's certainly is strong enough to support a person. I weigh 250 pounds and I sat on it without fear that it would break. Actually due to the depth of the box the curved top makes it more comfortable to sit on.
2099631
I have sat on this a few times to put shoes on but I wouldn't trust it to hold up if it's used as a daily sitting place for shoe putting on unless the person is very light, a slender woman or a child.
1736100
I would think so but I am not happy with the sturdiness of the entire frame. I do not transport very far and the person is not in the chair for any length of time so it serves its purpose.
1594341
It would not be a sufficient seat. Definitely too flimsy to trust it to hold a person's weight. Useful if you're looking for an inexpensive small table for an outdoor setting (i.e. balcony).
1049190
Yes it is sturdy. It is very short and not something a large person will want to sit on regularly, however it accommodates my 6'2" 210 lb. husband when we need extra seating.
1354795
My ottoman measured 14.5 inches tall without legs. The frame is strong enough to sit on. I have been using this ottoman well over a year and it is still in excellent condition.
1265827
Yes. I weigh 200 lbs snd use it everyday to sit on it to put my socks on. Very well made.
105065
The bottom shelf helps keep the legs stable, I do not think it is wise to not have it. The ottoman would shake too much.
595637
I haven't sat on it. I keep my grandsons' toys in it. I'm not sure if it would be strong enough to be sat on. Someone that doesn't weight much would do ok, but anyone that is heavy, I wouldn't suggest it.
1856177
It seems sturdy enough to hold quite a bit, especially if you choose not to attach the feet. I've had friends weighing more than 200lbs sit on it without a problem.
1241475
My 53 lb. 7 year old son sits on it sometimes, it holds him up pretty well, lol. We tend to pile a lot of stuff on it sometimes, so I think it is pretty sturdy.
1237154
Sturdy, yes. The seat space isn't very deep though, so size may be an issue for a bigger person.
105066
I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't. The open shelf helps with the support of the ottoman. I hope this helps you.
1987926
I would not recommend using this ottoman for seating. It's basically a coffee table with storage.