I give this chair 1 star because of its beauty. It would probably be a "good" only recliner if you were not a senior with torn rotator cuffs, because you have to use your strong arms to make it recline. I have to kick it back with my feet. You would also enjoy this chair if you are 5'3" or shorter because I am 5'6 and the back comes to the bottom of my neck so I must put a pillow behind my head on which to rest. This chair, despite its beauty, has no lever with which to pull it into the reclining position. I will keep it for a visitors chair, but I'm heading to local furniture chairs to buy a recliner with a lever and fits my height.