Looks exactly as pictured. Incredibly easy to assemble—you just screw in the legs and snap on the arms, all of which come stored in a zippered compartment underneath the sofa. The arms slide on and off easily so it's not a problem to remove them when you fold the sofa down. It's quite firm, but I find the support comfortable. It feels like it was designed to be firm rather than being hard due to poor construction. The piping make this sofa really unique. I can't speak to its longevity, but so far I'm totally satisfied!