Love this chair. At first, it was a bit difficult to get it to recline. I just needed to get used to it and know how it works. It's perfect on the beach, on my deck and in the yard. So far it's sturdy, a generous size and level. I bought it because it has a 400 lb. weight limit. That claim should translate to a well made product.  So far, it's held up well after a few months. Not sure about lingevity yet.