I was on one last night, the first time in ages, on an FCO - LHR flight. The 2-3-2 formation worked really well as it was just me and LA Jr who needed to use the toilet every 10 minutes - as it was just her and me and then the aisle there was no third pax to annoy!
I didn't notice a single bit of tape, but the leather on the seats is looking, errmmm, worn