Low riding, cozy, deep  perfect because we could build in an upstairs perch with stairs and odd angles in the place it would reside. We could never have gotten this sized couch  ottoman up all that had it come the normal way. Brilliant! So the compressed, component nature, and small box that showed up, worked in our favor. Who knew you could compact a sofa! Zippers on armrests took some figuring, but all worked out just fine. Cool!