I purchased this chair for an older woman, and although it is petite (not good for anyone taller than 5’2”) it doesn’t have a good closing mechanism. My mother couldn’t close the chair on her own. So if you’re buying this for an older adult don’t, it won’t be easy for them to close it and get up out of. Even I had a hard time closing it. Returning it is 79$. I am 5’4” and it was uncomfortably short to sit in.