The pieces are really nice. I just did not give 5 stars because for my sofa, they are short, but they look sturdy and they protect my furniture. We have 2 cats that love to go on top of the furniture, and with their long hair, we have fur everywhere. I ended up using them both on the same side of the sofa where the cats go out and come in from the window. I also have a second set that I am using on our chaise lounge, where they love to climb as well.