I needed a chair for my father's bedroom so he could relax while watching TV. A regular recliner was too big. This has worked out perfectly. It is not leather, but then for the price I wouldn't expect it to be. Easy to put together. I wish their was just a heat setting without massage but I didn't buy it for the massage or heat. The massage seems to work great. The heat only seems to be in the lower lumbar portion. Great Reclining chair for my needs for a smaller space!