So this thing is SO CUTE. The velvet is very soft and was well-protected in the packaging. The legs were very easy to put on and the rest went together in like 5 minutes flat. I had it complete in less than 10 minutes by myself. My one major complaint is that since this is a manual recliner, you have to push yourself back. And since this recliner is velvet ... you just slide. lol It's VERY hard to get it pushed back! I don't mind and it's honestly sort of funny, but it might not be a great purchase for grandma. Just something to keep in mind.