The size and shape of the item are as expected, but the listing photograph makes me think this fabric was more substantial (more of a leather or thick fabric). The fabric is very thin, My kids have already torn the seam just by sitting on it, so I don't feel as though it is very well constructed. I expected the product to also have some weight, but it seems to be made of a very light sytrofoam or plastic. Nice I guess if you want to easily move around, but a "substantial" piece that I was expecting to add to the living room.