I must say, I was quite surprised when I received this chair and ottoman.  I thought it would just be "good enough", but it's actually great. It's quite comfortable and has a high-back where my 6'1" husband sits comfortably.  It swivels as well as rocks.  Not sure who said it only swiveled, but it does not; it definitely rocks, which was a huge bonus.  I'm giving this 4 stars only because there was a strong chemical smell, but it seems to have waivered over the past few days.