I bought this chair over 20 years. Not this chair of course, but this model and this fabric. 3 big dogs and 2 growing daughters loved it! They loved it a lot and it carried a lot of memories on the upholstery as a result. It was durable. The function never failed. I let it go a couple of years ago and was thrilled to see it available again. While the dogs were large and enjoyed it, it does seem to be preferred by the shorter people. My daughter's Dad wasn't as impressed with it as we were because it didn't swallow us up like the larger recliners. It is the same good quality in function and appearance as it was back then. This was a great find!