I bought this glider for my daughter-in-law for her first baby.  It is well constructed and was easy enough for my son to assemble.  It is very comfortable and large enough that my 6'1" son can sit in it with out any problem.  The charcoal gray tends to be more bluish than gray and actually matches their living room furniture where they set it up.  I've not used the reclining feature, so I can't evaluate that.