This is a nice smaller recliner and the price is good. It comes in 2 pieces and I put it together in about 5 minutes. Very easy.  It rocks and swivels and is quite  comfortable. It extends partially with the side handle. You just lean back to extend it fully. The  side handle WILL NOT help you to bring it back in. You have to uses your legs and a good swift backwards move to fully close it. I have had other recliners that have a handle to help me close it. This type is fine for me, but I could see people having a little trouble with that. The material and quality is great. This is my first purchace with wayfair and everything went great. I would definatly order again from them.