Packaging and setup vary. Some sofas arrive in full-compression boxes and expand after unboxing (no assembly required). Others require adult assembly, ranging from no-tools-required setups to models that include tools and step-by-step assembly.
Common minimalist features include clean, straight lines; tailored or button-tufted detailing; structured or square arms and track-arm silhouettes; and low-profile, space-saving proportions.
Listed weight capacities vary widely — examples range from about 450 pounds up to 1,200 pounds, with several entries in the roughly 550–1,000 pound range.