More comfortable than I'd expected. The seat cushions are thick and med/firm but the spring system under them helps with the comfort. The sofa overall is a nice size, smaller than a traditional Chesterfield so if you are looking for that supersized squishy sofa from RH, move on. We are using this in a traditional home where the rooms aren't oversized so the size fits our space perfectly. The material is lovely and doesn't look "cheap". For the price, this one fits the bill!