Very sturdy not very comfortable. These are good looking, well made, heavy, and big enough for our 325-pound uncle. They also recline well, although they often squeak when you push back to recline. But they are not very comfortable because the padding is not thick enough. We are looking for seat cushions to give better padding, but the seat size is not standard. Bottom line certainly capable of holding very heavy people but this is  not a chair I would want to sit on for more than 10 minutes. Would I buy again Sorry, Wayfair, but No.