Paid for it to be assembled but it was just the legs which are very sturdy.   What was quite upsetting at first is the couch I purchased was advertised as "navy blue."  Trust me this is not navy blue in any light--it's teal.  I purchased it to go on an oriental rug that has a very large patch of navy blue in the center.  Luckily, it had some minor colors that play with the teal couch, so I am satisfied, but honestly if you really want navy blue, look elsewhere.