I bought this recliner because it was leather and very good looking, especially for the price.  It's not quite as comfortable as I had hoped, but I think it will "break-in" with time.  It was VERY easy to assemble.  But as other reviewers noted, this is not meant for a larger person.  I am only 5'2" and weigh 140 lbs.  A larger person would have a difficult fitting into it.