Going through some back surgeries, we needed something easier for me to get up and off of other than the couch. This is a great fit for that. Small footprint plus it reclines so it fit the bill. Can't give full 5 stars however, it could be a little more padded but then that probably messes w/the intent of the smaller design and size and not being a big puffy chair. Would buy again, good piece even to help finish a room look and to have a recliner w/o taking up a ton of space.