This chair is nice for what we want it for. Plan to check all of the already mounted screws in some of the pieces prior to assembling it, as we found all of them to be loose. I am 5'2", so the chair is fine for me. However, the cushy pillow that it comes with kicks you forward, offering less comfy space to relax in. It definitely needs an ottoman to make it work. My 6'1" tall husband sat in it and immediately asked if it is a kid's chair! I'll use it for watching a movie or reading a book, but it's not for everyone. This is the chance we take for buying online without getting to try it out first.