Novogratz 2019427N Vintage Mix Sofa Futon, Premium Linen Upholstery with Natural Wooden Legs Gold Finish, Gray

We love this couch! It is a bit firm, but still comfortable. Looks much more expensive than it actually is. It was easy to assemble as well. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a mid century affordable couch.

This is really more of a 2.5 star product. The futon does look nice when it is set up and is easy to move to the 'bed' position . . . and that's about all I can say positive about it. The fabric, while nice in appearance, snags VERY easily so if you have pets, kids or anything that might catch on the fabric it will. We had to flip the futon all sorts of different ways attach the arms and, of course, one of the holes was damaged so that screw wouldn't go in. This futon is super hard and not something I would chose to sit on for an extended period of time though it will likely be fine as a firm bed for sleeping. This will mainly be used as a backup to the guest bed and likely won't get used much at all so at least it looks good but really isn't super functional as far as comfort goes. I would be disappointed if I paid more than $100 for this and feel like you can find something much more comfortable for the price than this.

Pros:- Simple assembly- Aesthetically pleasing sleek design- Sturdy. Even though there are no legs that fold out the rear of the back cushion when you convert to flat the weight balance is primarily on the 4 wooden legs and central support leg, so there is no tipping or wobbling- Very long sofa that can easily seat 4 adults- Very easy to convert from flat to upright- Sturdy fabric that doesn't fold, wrinkle or tear easilyCons:- Extremely stiff cushions. Uncomfortable for sitting but better for your back when lying down- Wooden legs are angled, but it is very hard to tell how to orient them properly, since you are assembling upside down- Slight misalignment of screws to holes on side arm support make it difficult to get screw in properly- Cannot adjust reclining angle of back cushion when using as sofaOverall, I am ok with having this as a sofa in my living room as a seating/sleeping for guests. I personally do not enjoy using it as my primary seating for my own activities. But it is great for when you have guests who you do not want to have around for a long time because it's very hard to get comfortable on it. It's probably also good if you want to prevent someone from sleeping on the sofa in your house. I used to have this bad habit of watching tv and falling asleep on it. Now I use my bed a lot more. People do comment how great it looks....then they sit down on it.

It’s not a soft sofa, but it is very attractive. The cushions are very firm. I wouldn’t want to sleep on it, but it’s fine for sitting. The sofa and chairs in our den are so soft that if you relax into them, you’ll probably need a helping hand getting up. That will not be a problem with this sofa. We put this chair in our family room.CONSTRUCTION: Though I helped move the sofa into position, my husband put it together all alone. The estimated time for assembly stated in the instructions is half an hour. That was about right. Using power tools to insert the screws was a mistake. They’re softer metal and using drill stripped the screws. The holes didn’t line up perfectly with the fabric in some spots on the arms. We’re not perfectly satisfied that one of the arms is completely attached. The arms of the chair were stored in the zip up compartment in the back of the couch. At first, we thought that they had been left out of the packaging.

The Novogratz Vintage Mix Sofa Futon is an attractive firm grey sofa that folds down into a guest bed, but the key word to keep in mind is “firm.”The sofa comes in a very large box and I would suggest having two people to unbox and move the couch into position.When you unbox the couch though don’t panic if you don’t at first see all the pieces—there is a hidden zippered compartment underneath the couch that contains the couch sides, hardware, and assembly instructions. That was the funny part—the first step in the instructions was to unzip the hidden compartment and remove everything, including the instructions.The couch requires minimal assembly — essentially you need to attach the legs and the sides of the couch.The couch has pre-drilled holes, so assembly is just a matter of lining up the legs or sides and tightening the bolts. The sides are different (there is a “left” and a “right”), so if the holes don’t line up for you, try the other side!The assembly itself was fairly easy—the hardware includes an Allen key used to turn the bolts, but in tight spaces the key can be difficult to turn by hand, so we found using an additional wrench [not provided] to be very helpful.One nice addition was a fifth leg in the middle of the couch underneath, which provides for additional stability and support.Once assembled, we found the couch to be very attractive. The legs were painted gold, which was a bit odd considering the linen fabric was grey, but the gold color actually works because the legs are often in shadow, so the couch looks sharp. The main feature to keep in mind is that the couch is very firm—this is not one of those big, puffy couches that you sink into when watching television. So that’s why we found this couch to work better in our formal room.The seat area of the couch is 73″ wide and 23″ deep. The couch quickly folds down flat for a roomy bed, with dimensions: 44″ by 73″. We suggest that you place it against a wall when turned into a bed, to avoid having guests exit from the “wrong side” and tip the couch. The back of the couch is the same color and fabric as the rest, but there is a exposed shelf used for support when turned into a bed. Our older cat located this shelf, and loves sleeping on it.So overall, Novogratz Vintage Mix Sofa Futon is nicer than we were expecting, though we were not expecting it to be so firm. The couch may not be the first choice when watching a movie, but after using it for a while, we got used to the firmness, and now quite like it. We love the way it looks in our formal living room. We also liked that the two bolsters that come with it are removable, and that the bottom cushion is all one piece that doesn’t move around on you when napping.Oh, and it’s cat approved.Thanks for reading. By the way, if my review was helpful to you in choosing or not choosing this product, please consider clicking on the "was this review helpful" link at the end of this review—this motivates me to write more reviews!