I struggled with ordering a sofa without seeing it or sitting on it in person.  This sofa is fantastic!  The velvet is soft, the color is rich (navy blue) and it's comfortable (firm, but not overly).  It works well in a mid mod house even with the taller back cushions.  I actually prefer them because it's more comfortable for taller people.  If you are hesitating on purchasing this sofa, don't!  It's great!