I feel like I won the couch lottery! This couch not only is beautiful but it is very comfortable. I was a little scared because I saw a few reviews saying the fabric was not one color and was a completely different fabric all together. I ordered the driftwood color and was SO pleased to see not only was the color beautiful but it was the microsuede material as it was pictured on the website. The couch was delivered in two large boxes, however I was able to unbox them and put the couch together by myself pretty easily. The two pieces just slide into each other. There is not locking mechanism but I find with a rug underneath I never have issues with it sliding apart. THIS COUCH IS HUGE AND COMFY!