This sofa was a replacement for another made in China that broke after 4 months. One of the selling features on this sofa was that it's made in North Carolina. I figured the workmanship would be much better. I have to say, I'm disappointed that it's not. The sofa is attractive but it doesn't look incredibly well made and I'm not sure how well it will hold up over time. The sofa itself is not particularly comfortable but I got it for the den/guest room and my priority was having the bed. Can't say yet if the bed is comfortable, I'll have to wait for my guests to let me know. Opening and closing the bed is easy. And the fabric selection is vast. The sofa is attractive overall and looks nice in the room. We'll see over time how it holds up.