This chair was very quick and easy to assemble with clear directions. I am 510 and his chair had the tallest backrest of any glider that I could find in this style on the website, hits about 2 above my shoulders. The seat is firm but comfortable and the seat is wide enough that I do not feel tight sitting in it. The skirt has rods along the bottom to make them hang straight down.  Overall for the price a great chair.