Very simple assembly which is always a plus! Very soft (to the touch not as in squishy when you sit) with that being said if you sit back without a pillow you won’t be too comfortable but the 2 pillows that are included are PERFECT I just wish it came with 4! With a pillow it’s an awesome piece. I am 6 foot 4 285Lbs and it feels like a nice side couch not a main piece for a living room, more of an office. But that could be my size haha.