Recliner was purchased to replace an old similarly designed chair that was wonderful but worn out. These designs are hard to find locally andor are very expensive so we went to this online model.  This chair looks nice but is not generally comfortable out of the box.  Lower back is very firm and the design is such that when you rest your head against the back you end up looking at the ceiling.  This is when you are not reclined but are sitting up.  I’m 6’2”, 200 lbs and need a pillow now at the back of my head to watch tv comfortably.  I would say this belongs in an office before a living room as it has more of an executive look and has a slippery surface.  Lesson learned about buying furniture online without trying it out first.