4 1/2 stars, a really functional piece
Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. A few things you should know, if you're considering this sofa: 1) When they say Ivory, they mean it. There is a definite yellow undertone to this off-white. That wasn't a problem for me, but if you have other furniture that is stark white, I would try to place it elsewhere in the room. 2) The quality of the faux leather could be a little higher. There is no faux grain pattern to help it look more realistic, and the material is fairly soft. Watch out for pet claws or sharp brads on jeans, which could scratch it. That said, the suppleness of the faux leather does make it pretty comfortable to the touch. It doesn't seem to get as cold in the winter as some leathers/pleathers do. Other pros: nice, streamlined style. Pretty comfortable to sit on, especially for a modern piece. A center leg is placed on the long run for additional support. While sturdy, it's not nearly as heavy as you'd imagine. If the sofa and chaise are not connected, you can easily shift a section to reposition a rug underneath the front feet, when needed. It is the packaging and pallet that make the overall piece heavy. Once opened up, two people can carry this inside, one section at a time. Finally, the generous size of this piece allows you to easily sit 5 - 6 people, maybe even a couple of dogs! As a bonus, muddy paw prints wipe right off, like they were never there.
