I will echo other reviewers. It is very easy to assemble, the cushions are pretty hard (but I expect them to soften) and it is comfortable. The one thing that surprised me it that it sits a little higher than other recliners we have had. My wife is about 5'6" and her feet barely touch the ground when she is sitting in the chair. The recliner mechanism is a little stiff but I expect that will loosen as well.  Worth the money.