This chair is so aesthetically pleasing and it is firm and supportive. We were searching for a wide chair so that our dog could still fit on it and not miss the armchair this is replacing. I would suggest also getting an ottoman because it could feel a little formal, especially if you are short like me and your feet wouldnt reach the ground, without a place to put your feet up. It was delivered and handled somewhat roughly (I watched the FedEx worker drop the box before bringing it to the door) so there are two very small minor scuffsscratches on the wood side pieces, but luckily they are on the backside so they arent noticeable.