Bought this for my dad. He needed a lift chair that was light weight and inexpensive. This chair also is a space saver and is moveable on wheels. The material is a faux leather and easy to wipe down. I don't expect this chair to last very long for this price but we will have to see. I don't recommend this chair for homes with young children or a heavy person. It is a very inexpensive chair. It was very easy to put together, less than ten minutes.