I love the carribean blue color; main reason I liked it so much.  I am only 5'4" and it was too big for me to sit back in and still touch the floor. I wanted it for a nursery chair and because I looked at so many chairs that had a rocker, I thought this one did.  I am returning because of size and my own failing to realize it was only a recliner. I didn't try the recline. Material is on the rough side and cushions firm. Heavy to handle and get out of the box, easy assembly.