I was disappointed with the chair.  The seat was much harder than I anticipated, not soft at all.  It is even more uncomfortable in the upright position, difficult on my back.  The handle to move from reclining to not reclining is very awkward and hard to maneuver.  I guess I had been spoiled with my previous extremely comfortable recliner which I used much every day, and lasted for six-plus years.  This one seems more cheaply built, and I would expect to break down much sooner.