Very happy with this purchase.  I chose it as a piece of furniture in a spare bedroom.  The fabric has a velvety feel, and the grey color is very nicely light and neutral.

It comes in three pieces, you have to attach the ends, but the hardware provided is good quality and the holes are already drilled and threaded.  It helps to have two people for assembly but it can be done alone, it's just a little awkward.

Once it's together, it's very solid and I would have no qualms about putting any sort of weight on it.  The storage area is shallow, as one can see, so some sheets or towels or a thin blanket may be the only things you can store in it, but I bought it more for people to put their bags on to get them off the floor.

Overall very pleased with this settee.

Pros: Good price, nice fabric, upholstery done well, sturdy construction, great neutral color
Cons: shallow storage space, helps to have two people for assebly