This is a good sturdy piece and I assembled with ease.  I dont normally assemble anything with ease-lol.   It feels hard at first, but after a while it softens up.  I lie on it all the time while reading and it’s comfortable enough that I have fallen asleep on it all night and it’s just a live seat.  I like the color too.   It’s a dark gray but sometimes it looks like a deep blue.  Also bought the couch.   Fit all kinds of decor.