It’s thin soft fabric. Comfy seat. Short back. Low arms, if u like to lean a pillow will do. Assembly took less than an hour, I purchased 3 sofas. Locking in certain parts was difficult and some areas had gaps. Seams are coming out in certain places and the top wood of one the sofas was Broken! It’s good for me since I have kids who will tear up anything nice. So once this sofa is torn to pieces it won’t hurt because of the price. Its 3 stars because that’s what I paid for 3 stars.