UPDATE: 8/24/2016
This is my second update about this couch / I also bought the matching love seat. My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed these couches. Theyre still in great shape after every day use and many overnight guests (we get a lot of friends and family who visit from out of town and crash on the couch). The couches are so comfortable to sleep on. Again, since theyre short, they dont offer a lot of back support for someone who has back problems, but they do the job otherwise. I noticed the cushions in the picture and video are flatter and taller than the cushions actually are in person. They tend to look a little slouchier and poufier, but I think it adds character to the couch and makes it look more at/home than at/office, which I prefer.
We will be moving to another city soon and plan on taking the couches with us. I think these couches will definitely hold up until we decide to replace them with something high end once we live in a bigger place. I also realize, I dont think I ever mentioned the assembly. It was pretty easy and really did only take about 5 minutes to do together. One part never connected so the back and bottom on the left side never got connected, but it hasnt caused any problems with the integrity of the couch as I sit on that side all the time.
Enjoy!
UPDATE: 9/18/14
So when I first wrote my review it was a few days after I had put the couch together and was still feeling unsure about it because of some bad experiences with other couches on , but this couch is GREAT!
My husband and I had a housewarming party and the couches were aming! The cushions are so cushy and never slouch in / they always pop back up immediately and look full. The back cushions can get a little misshapen, but all you have to do is refluff them and they look good as new! I spilled some food (guacamole) on one of the couches and it cleaned up immediately without leaving a stain / I couldnt believe it!
Summary:
If youre having a hard time finding a quality couch online that will fit in your awkward space, buy this couch! However, if you prefer a big couch to sink in to this is still not for you.
Old Review:
This is not the best couch I have ever owned, however, when living in a small apartment with awkward angles a couch in a box is the only way to go (believe me Ive tried). Its a lot heavier than the website says it is so make sure you have two strong guys around to help you. Fedex/UPS will only deliver it to your door.
Pros:
/ looks classic
/ very comfortable and squishy
/ holds 500 pounds total, 250 per seat (I bought a different one that was not built well and could not support heavy people, need less to say, it broke)
/ pretty easy to put together
Cons:
/ Comes in a very heavy box with lots of packing
/ Although they are comfortable my husband and I are small people (Im 54 130lbs and he is 510 150 lbs), so if you are taller or heavy set this may not be the couch for you. It has a shorter back and is not very deep if youre tall or large.
/ Pieces dont always fit together (making the assembly not so easy)
/ The back doesnt velcro all the way so unless youre putting this up against a wall you will need to buy velcro tape
Summary: overall, an OK product and much better than most couch in a box products Ive seen (Ive already sent back a Bobkona brand because it broke), but this will not last and will probably need to be replaced within 5 years or less.
Fallen in love with this couch!
UPDATE: 8/24/2016 This is my second update about this couch / I also bought the matching love seat. My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed these couches. Theyre still in great shape after every day use and many overnight guests (we get a lot of friends and family who visit from out of town and crash on the couch). The couches are so comfortable to sleep on. Again, since theyre short, they dont offer a lot of back support for someone who has back problems, but they do the job otherwise. I noticed the cushions in the picture and video are flatter and taller than the cushions actually are in person. They tend to look a little slouchier and poufier, but I think it adds character to the couch and makes it look more at/home than at/office, which I prefer. We will be moving to another city soon and plan on taking the couches with us. I think these couches will definitely hold up until we decide to replace them with something high end once we live in a bigger place. I also realize, I dont think I ever mentioned the assembly. It was pretty easy and really did only take about 5 minutes to do together. One part never connected so the back and bottom on the left side never got connected, but it hasnt caused any problems with the integrity of the couch as I sit on that side all the time. Enjoy! UPDATE: 9/18/14 So when I first wrote my review it was a few days after I had put the couch together and was still feeling unsure about it because of some bad experiences with other couches on , but this couch is GREAT! My husband and I had a housewarming party and the couches were aming! The cushions are so cushy and never slouch in / they always pop back up immediately and look full. The back cushions can get a little misshapen, but all you have to do is refluff them and they look good as new! I spilled some food (guacamole) on one of the couches and it cleaned up immediately without leaving a stain / I couldnt believe it! Summary: If youre having a hard time finding a quality couch online that will fit in your awkward space, buy this couch! However, if you prefer a big couch to sink in to this is still not for you. Old Review: This is not the best couch I have ever owned, however, when living in a small apartment with awkward angles a couch in a box is the only way to go (believe me Ive tried). Its a lot heavier than the website says it is so make sure you have two strong guys around to help you. Fedex/UPS will only deliver it to your door. Pros: / looks classic / very comfortable and squishy / holds 500 pounds total, 250 per seat (I bought a different one that was not built well and could not support heavy people, need less to say, it broke) / pretty easy to put together Cons: / Comes in a very heavy box with lots of packing / Although they are comfortable my husband and I are small people (Im 54 130lbs and he is 510 150 lbs), so if you are taller or heavy set this may not be the couch for you. It has a shorter back and is not very deep if youre tall or large. / Pieces dont always fit together (making the assembly not so easy) / The back doesnt velcro all the way so unless youre putting this up against a wall you will need to buy velcro tape Summary: overall, an OK product and much better than most couch in a box products Ive seen (Ive already sent back a Bobkona brand because it broke), but this will not last and will probably need to be replaced within 5 years or less.