You can sit on this couch. It does not allow for super comfortable lounging. I’m not sure how in good morals a company could have an original asking price of $1200 for this product but here we are. I was warned to not partake in any physical activity on this couch. My neighbor warned me of this terrible mistake of using this couch for something other than upright sitting and it broke violently and unexpectedly beneath him and his girlfriend at the time. I needed a couch so one problem is solved but I’m well aware that this piece of furniture has a shelf life of a year. I did have to call customer service and they were so helpful.