Beautiful chair, well made for the price, just not comfortable.  I was looking for a lounge chair to watch TV and possibly take a nap in.  This is closer to an office chair.  The side arms are not high enough to make it feel cozy, no is the back contoured like a recliner.  Although it does recline, it doesn't get even close to horitonzal, 135* at most, with is sitting back, not necessarily reclined.  

Don't get me wrong, it's a nice chair, but please consider this depending on the purpose you are buying it for.