This is a great sofa. It was shipped in 2 boxes, and great condition. There was some assembly but the directions were clear and no outside tools were required-just the allen wrench that came with the sofa. It did take 2 people to attach the arms and back, but only because it required alignment of the brackets, which fit together easily. As far as design, I LOVE the clean lines and MCM vibe. It is exactly what I wanted. It's sturdy, comfortable to sit on and long enough to stretch out on for a comfortable nap. I would buy this again. I will be ordering again in the future, Wayfair!