Solid for the price. But I do not recommend this for a daily use couch/futon or a guest bed without extra padding. We bought this for an unfurnished apartment we rented temporarily while working a short term contact on the other side of the country in ay. It served its purpose well for us, but there is virtually no comfortable position to sit or sleep on this couch. Pillows helped, but it is extremely firm. It did break in a bit with a little use, but you can still feel the individual springs beneath you, and the back and arms have very little to no padding. You can feel the wood through it. Delivery and assembly was a breeze though, and for the price of a disposable sofa (for us) we were happy with the quality and how it upheld. When I settle permanently I will not repurchase this futon however. It