The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars is because it was a nightmare to put together. By myself, at least. I literally had to use my feet to hold things together and it was still probably the most difficult piece of furniture I've ever put together. I'm SURE it would be much easier with another set of hands, which I did not have at the time. Difficulties aside, this is a lovely, sturdy, comfortable chair. I would get another one, except I don't want to go through that again...haha.