This chaise is truly decadent; just looking at it in my living room makes me so happy. And relaxing on it, magazine in hand, coffee beside me, lights low...definitely feels luxurious! The only possible "down-side" is due to me not paying attention to measurements. It's about 40in wide; great for snuggling with a friend. I'm only 4'11, so getting out of this is not something I do elegantly! It is a bit on the softer side, so you sink in a bit. On the whole, I'm totally in love with this chaise!