Purchased recliner because seat dimensions said 27x23. Well the 27 is across front of seat,you know that little lip in front of arms. The actual seat dimension is 21x21. Not even close! I suppose back to front could be 23,if you measure under lip,or before together. But if you have a big guy,this chair is definitely NOT for you. Unless you can sit on the two inches running across front of seat. Learned my lesson never order furniture on line.