I was very happy with my purchase because I got the shape and color I wanted for a very good price. It works for my needs as an occasional accent chair in a room that is not used that much. If I were using the chair a lot for lounging I do not think the sewing would hold up well. It is a slippery material and those who prefer leather would not be fooled by the fabric, but I did not want leather. The mechanics raising the footrest work well and it was easy to put together. The legs should have been wrapped in a lot more bubble wrap and taped because they came out of the loose sleeve they were in, causing dents and scratches. I had to use a black marker to cover up the damage. In the dimly lit room they are in, you can't tell, but they need to rethink that packaging. The rest of the chair was wrapped well.