I just received my new recliner and it is really beautiful.  It's not what I would call a small recliner.  I knew the dimensions but it seems to live larger than the specs.  There are two things that I need to point out.  Both are when it is in the recline postion.  One, the back reclines too far.  I found myself sitting with my head off the back so I could watch tv.  I had to buy a recliner pillow to be comfortable.  Also, my feet hang off the end of the foot rest and I'm only 5'3".  Overall I am ok with it, but wish I knew about those two issues.