Gio Leather Ottoman vs Safavieh Broadway Leather Storage Ottoman

Buy the Gio if you want a real leather ottoman that doubles as a soft footrest and a design piece; its full-grain Italian-tanned hide, feather-down topper and walnut-stained frame put it well above the Safavieh on materials and comfort. The Safavieh Broadway is the practical pick when you need hidden storage and a tray top in a compact round footprint, but its bicast leather is a coated split, not full grain, so it will not age or feel like the Gio. Owners of the Gio consistently call it sturdy, soft and true to the photos; the Safavieh's appeal is function, not leather quality.

• Choose the Gio Leather Ottoman if you want genuine full-grain leather, a feather-topped seat comfortable enough to sit on, and a piece that looks better as it wears.
• Choose the Safavieh Broadway Single Tray Ottoman if you need a lidded tray top for drinks and a place to stash blankets or remotes in a smaller room.