This recliner was as described / one review mentioned how firm it was, which was spot on: it is much firmer than I am used to. However, appears well constructed (weight/wise, its a monster, 180, due to its steel/based construction), and with use should soften up a bit. It is higher (maybe 3/4) than I am used to, which is a plus. I had trouble standing up from my old recliner even using my hands on the arms as support. In this recliner, I can simply stand up! One thing I cannot emphasize enough: an extension to the arm controlling the foot rest was a recommended add/on, and I got it. Thank goodness! Im a bit on the short and not/muscular side, and I dont think I could manage the arm without the extension. As it is, I can manage it with a bit of effort, which I dont mind because the sturdiness of the recliner is well worth the extra effort. Overall, a wise buying decision.
Only bad thing was the delivery: I chose Room of Choice for the extra fee. On the day of delivery, I was waiting with my front door open and heard the forklift (?) coming, so I headed for the door. By the time I got across my living room and to the door, the delivery person had dropped off the carton outside in the rain and was gone. I had to ask 2 neighbors to bring in this monster (see above) and set it up. Thank goodness for good neighbors! promptly took care of crediting back the extra fee for the delivery option, so its all on the delivery service.
BIG chair but does the job
This recliner was as described / one review mentioned how firm it was, which was spot on: it is much firmer than I am used to. However, appears well constructed (weight/wise, its a monster, 180, due to its steel/based construction), and with use should soften up a bit. It is higher (maybe 3/4) than I am used to, which is a plus. I had trouble standing up from my old recliner even using my hands on the arms as support. In this recliner, I can simply stand up! One thing I cannot emphasize enough: an extension to the arm controlling the foot rest was a recommended add/on, and I got it. Thank goodness! Im a bit on the short and not/muscular side, and I dont think I could manage the arm without the extension. As it is, I can manage it with a bit of effort, which I dont mind because the sturdiness of the recliner is well worth the extra effort. Overall, a wise buying decision. Only bad thing was the delivery: I chose Room of Choice for the extra fee. On the day of delivery, I was waiting with my front door open and heard the forklift (?) coming, so I headed for the door. By the time I got across my living room and to the door, the delivery person had dropped off the carton outside in the rain and was gone. I had to ask 2 neighbors to bring in this monster (see above) and set it up. Thank goodness for good neighbors! promptly took care of crediting back the extra fee for the delivery option, so its all on the delivery service.