KEY TAKEAWAYS: Does not stay in fully reclined position; goes back, but would require constant ab engagement to stay back.  Upright and partial incline are ok. Footrest grazes the floor (wood floor) on deployment and occasionally requires encouragement to fold away. 
You could either say this looks like a shabby chic relic of an English cottage or a not-very-chic grandpa chair.  I've never decided which.  Was very easy to assemble, but has never felt solid. Wiggles and twists and looks like it could collapse if anyone shifts around too vigorously.  Quality is probably consistent with price