This chair is exactly what I was looking for: compact and comfortable. I needed more seating in our family room, but only had a small open spot to place it in.  This chair meets that need. It has a smooth swivel allowing whoever is sitting in it to join in conversations or easily watch TV. As is stated in some other reviews, the cushion is very firm; but in my opinion this adds to the support of a low back making the chair comfortable. Even though it is compact, my husband who is 6'2' with a stocky build is able to sit comfortably in it. The only reason I did not give a 5 star rating is some minor puckering of the fabric on the left arm. It is not enough to complain about, but it is a little annoying. Others probably don't even notice it. Overall a great little chair that meets my needs.