BEAUTIFUL!  The seating is firm at first.  I already figured this would be the case.  So I sat on it every night for 2 weeks while relaxing, streaming movies.  OHHH YEAH...this baby is nice!  It's classy, stylish, comfortable, and even fits my 6ft husband.  No it's not a recliner, it's a chair, so don't expect to lay in it and fall fast asleep.  I added a really cute White Let I Snow pillow  for the holidays.  Everyone loves it.  But more importantly, I love it!!