This chair supports the back and is comfortable! The back of the chair is high enough to support the head, which is important when reclining. The leather is nice and the color is nice. I'm happy with this purchase. I bought two of these recliners, so I was taking a leap of faith on comfort and quality. They are comfortable and of nice quality. Beware of other 'leather' products out there that are 'fake' leather. I'm replacing expensive so called 'leather' recliners that I bought at Macy's. After just five years, the 'leather' peeled off in strips and the chairs are headed for the land fill. The Nixon Recliner is made from real top grain leather.