This couch was not at all what I expected. It is not a chaise. It is a couch with a footstool. It's not very sturdy. I have 3 boys so I don't expect it to last very long. I would send it back, but that seems like much more of a hassle than to just keep it and look for something else in the meantime. The only reason it got 2 stars is because it was a step up from what I had. If you are looking for a nice sturdy couch...this is not it. If you are looking for a couch/chaise combo, this is definitely not it. The picture is very deceiving in the description. I am attaching a photo so that you can see what it exactly it. This is the first brand new couch I have ever gotten and I'm very disappointed.