Shocked at all the good reviews - yes, this set is beautiful but the ACTUAL seat height (you cannot count the legs, come on) - is really 22" - the "back" rest of this set is more of a lumbar support - you cannot sit comfortably on this couch - it looks great but rather useless.  I read all the measurements and compared so I did my homework but it doesn't actually say seat height.
Well, believe the 12" seat height cushion measurement.

If you can't sit back and relax - what is the point?  I so wanted to love this set but we'd have to add at least 10" of a back rest to even make this usable.

We are a little taller than average (I am 5'7 and my husband 5'11) but it's laughable that this set is most comfortable for my 16 month old - I agree with another review that this set is made for children and not adults. 

Adding a picture for scale!