I bought this recliner because it says it is 37" Wide.  It is 32" Wide.  Padding (back, seat and leg rest) is very hard and uncomfortable and the back of the recliner leans backward too far in the upright position.  I am 5'2" and weigh 130 pounds.  I wanted something with a seat 17"-18" wide so I could at least change positions a little.  It is, but it is covered with stiff, immovable padding on the arms which are sewn down.  Seat is 15" between the padded arms.  I learned my lesson - try it out first!