Medium firmness, soft fabric, and super easy to assemble (just attach the back and the two "wings", no tools needed). The color in reality is darker than I expected. The back reclines a little too easily—if you want your feet up but to still sit upright, you may find the back leaning slowly into the fully reclined position. And I can't explain it, but it doesn't look as good in my room as I expected it too. Perhaps it's the color difference or the level of gloss. I'm not sure. See attached photos.