This is a solid, handsome sofa.  I'm still breaking it in.  I'd like to have more of a feeling of sinking into it eventually. The back pillows crackle when leaned against.  I need to find out why that is.  Also, the back pillows rise rather high above the back of the sofa.  If the sofa is against a wall, this would not be an issue.  However, in my case, the sofa is free standing, in front of my fireplace, and the high pillows make the sofa look massive.