Quite comfy for sitting down and visiting, it’s not a snuggle up and read kind of chair but very comfortable for when you’re going to be sitting upright. The shade of blue is really pretty and the piece looks “beachy” to me. It has more patina and inconsistencies than I expected, but it doesn’t bother me. Assembly was not bad. It took me about 30 minutes while entertaining 2 toddlers so I imagine it would come together much quicker for others! Very pretty piece