This chair is very pretty and has wonderful back support, I could be wrong about this next part, I'm not an expert on recliner construction or anything but I am concerned that the chair may not be constructed well. I say this because several times since I have received this chair, it has made noises as I am getting in or out of the chair  (I am a woman with a medium build and definitely should not be causing a strain to this chair) as if something is going to come apart. I can't quite pinpoint what it is and it may be a very sturdy chair but I'm just not sure, I guess only time will tell. I have only had it about 6 weeks.