This is a beautiful set and I love it the look when cushions are on.  Arrived with a scratch on one of the cushions, not enough to send back but very visible.   I'm giving it a 2-star rating because the pictures don't show what it looks like without the cushions ..... and it's not pretty nor usable.  This is very disappointing.  Given the price, I'm surprised I'm getting an incomplete sofa.  Many (most?) sets can still be used w/o cushions AND, most importantly it still looks nice.  This set doesn't as you can see in pictures that shows my neighbours beside mine.  I cannot be bothered to return it and start all over, but i would not have bought this one had I known this and do not recommend buying.