Rocking chair is comfortable and stylish.  The back is not too short for me and I am 5'4".  I am able to rest my head.  The chair did come with a small piece of wood chipped off one of the legs and what looks like a pen mark on the upholstery.  I was disappointed but didn't want to go through the hassle of exchanging it.  The marks are relatively small.  Otherwise this would have received five starts for sure.