This recliner is gorgeous!  I bought it for my husband and he says it is perfect.  He has bad knees and this chair is a bit taller than his old chair. When he bends his legs to sit the chair height is perfect so that he does not flop down, but actually just sits down normally.   He says it is the perfect chair.  Also it is nice and firm without feeling hard.  Very pleased with the purchase, shipping was fine except they did turn the box upside down when the carton said not too do so.  Doesnt seem to have hurt it ...at least nothing I can tell now.  Hope it lasts well.  I believe that it should looking at its construction.  Hubby and I are both very please.