This is a pretty settee for the price! I bought this after moving into a triple decker with narrow stairways - the kind that traditional couches wouldn't fit up. I didn't want to give in and get an easy-to-move futon, so hunted for some couches/alternative seating that came disassembled. This settee shipped in a big flat box with disassembled pieces, which was perfect for our narrow stairway. My husband and I put it together in no time; it was easy to assemble, and all the holes/bolts lined up. No, it's not a plush couch that you'd want to settle into and take an afternoon nap on, but it's as comfortable as any chair and adds a nice touch to the room. One last thing - the little gray throw pillows that come with it are rather lumpy, but that didn't matter much to me since I never really planned on using those pillows anyway.