This is a very plush and comfortable chair.  You should know that it is not suitable for a small room if you are wanting to recline.  It needs to be a fair way from the wall to achieve full recline.  Another reviewer stated that it is difficult to lower the foot rest.  It is!  We have 2 of these chairs and my husband has no trouble but I have to get out of the chair and snap it in to place with my hand.  I think this may be a design flaw as apposed to stiff mechanism.  The chairs are lovely and do not look like your typical recliners.  I love them!