Item is very attractive and is easy to put together once you understand that the chair back facing the inside is the ridged side, not the smooth side.  The instructions had pictures, but the narrative could have been clearer.  Chair has two recline positions.  Legs are only even with waist when chair is fully reclined, but then back is also quite reclined - excellent for dozing, but not for reading.  I found that using two pillows positioned strategically behind my back did the trick for reading.  Very comfortable.  I bought two and so glad I did.