Just so you know this recliner only reclines with the chair out rocking back (this is a rocker recliner) with the pull bar. You cannot sit and extend the foot rest alone, you must recline. The chair also leans far forward if you are not sitting with your back firmly against the back of the chair. Often times I feel like I’m going to fall forward. Word of warning to furniture buyers, I went the extra mile to test in store. But there was no room to recline the seat. Based on the reclining alone I would not recommend this chair except if you just want something that looks great but just feels ok for a spare room or something.