Definitely NOT an oversized chair.  Seems on the small size after I put it together.  Was relatively easy to assemble. Bought this for my Mother who is 5'8" and she should have plenty of room in an oversize chair - however, her head comes much higher than the back rest and feet hang off of the foot rest. Not roomy in the seat area either.  Chair lifts well, no problem with mechanics, but seat is NOT comfortable - very hard.  She wants me to return it.