I'm very impressed with this chaise! It only required easy minimal assembly and it seems rock solid sturdy! I was surprised to see that it came with a cover and like another reviewer I thought it belonged to a different model as I couldn't figure out how it fit, LOL. Then I realized the cover fit perfectly in the upright position! The cushions are very firm but I like them that way and this is very comfortable to lay/sit on. It's also a perfect height to get up and down from. I have bad knees and have trouble with chaises that are lower to the ground. The only complaint I have is I have difficultly raising it back up from a reclining position. I had to call the number provided with the instructions and they told me to stand behind it and push down on the top until it clicked and then move it. That worked but I still have trouble with it but I'm hoping after I use it more I'll get the hang of it. I've attached photos of it with and without the cover.