As a writer, I require a good "writing couch".  I wanted a chaise, so I searched high and wide for one that was in my (very low) price range and decided on this one.  It was easy to put together (I'll admit my boyfriend assembled it for me), cozy, and beautiful!  Yes, it's small.  Aren't most chaises?  I do agree with another reviewer that the "glue dots" embellishing the front are a little cheesy, but who cares?  At $200 this is form and function at its frugal best.  In fact, I'm sitting on it as I type this review, enjoying my morning coffee, and I am oh so comfy!