Exactly what I was looking for! It's lightweight with a simple mechanism, was easy to assemble, reclines easily but doesn't try to un-recline on me, and never feels like it's about to overbalance. I'm a small person at 5' 2", and it fits me perfectly, with both head and feet cushioned at both reclining positions. Very comfy to start with, I need only see how it stands the test of time from here!