We specifically bought this chair to have a sturdier armchair for older guests to comfortably sit in and easily get in and out of. This absolutely gets the job done! It's not super comfy for long term sitting (but we already have a plush and super comfy couch so we weren't looking for that) but is nice and firm and looks great as well. We have a small living room and this is the perfect size for our space. And assembly was a breeze!! All we had to was attach the legs and it was ready!