It comes fully assembled, you just have to pull it out of the box. Seems like very high quality, nice and sturdy, and thick fabric. I thought it would be a smooth texture but it is in fact covered in a bunch of little pills. I absolutely see this as a good tanning as you won’t notice every little scuff or snag and it doesn’t take anything away from the comfort. However, the lack of arm rests does take away from the comfort and that is why I kept it at four stars. This couch is designed for a nice sit, not to take a nap and rest your head. However if you’re looking for something modern, it checks that block for sure.