These rocking chairs are very nice. We've gotten compliments on them from the 1st people who sat in them. Assembly was straightforward and craftsmanship is good. The only negative is a small flaw in the design. Once the leg extension is pulled out, rocking becomes a bit of a challenge. However, its nice to be able to recline with your feet up, since most rocking chairs dont have that option. For that reason, I didn't deduct a star from our rating.