The linen fabric looks really nice as an accent chair. I don't believe this chair will hold up with heavy use. The chair legs had scratches on them when we unwrapped them and my husband to use considerable strength to screw then in so they're not wobbly when you sit. I tried to raise the foot rest by pushing on the back and arms and I  couldn't budge it. I am not tiny nor old and still had a problem. My husband had to use considerable force to push back to recline. Maybe it's just our that is difficult. The chair is very comfortable to sit in. I would not buy another one. I do have a different recliner that is easy to push back.