This chair is by far the most comfortable thing I have ever sat in in my life. It came in a compact box so I was unsure how it was going to expand, but boy did it! After getting it out of the bag, it took a few days to fully expand and did have a strange smell that went away after about 48 hours. The cover is very soft and easy to put on. It now takes up most of my living room floor, but is used by all members of the family. Perfect for an apartment or college dorm room!