So torn about this recliner. The good is quite good, but the bad evens it out.
First. It literally took less than 45 seconds to put together. The back slides on, then the wings on the back. Then cut the cloth strap holding the rocker underneath. Done.
And, it is very comfortable. Wide enough for an average overweight person, and feels up to the task, too. However, while the base cushion is nice and firm foam, the back feels like fiber/fill and already compresses and wrinkles some. I dont expect the back to stay nice and cushiony for very long.
The foot rest is very hard to close fully, and definitely not for elderly or weak legs. Worse than most recliners I have tried. Even gripping the arms and using my weight for leverage, it still takes me at least three tries to close the footrest enough to catch.
But. On the other hand, the action is smooth and really quiet for a recliner. No clunks or clicks as you rock or recline, and only the loud click as you finally get the footrest closed again. And the rocking is smooth and very easy.
The back lays down very flat, but if you are top/heavy and overweight, the whole recliner can be on the verge of tipping backwards if you are not careful.
Additionally, the fact that it lays back well also means it takes up a ton of additional room when it reclines. Not like higher/end recliners that shift forwards as they recline. So, you are not going to be able to put this recliner close to a wall or corner.
The fabric feels thin, but of average strength for modern furniture. I would not expect it to hold up well against pets, but should last like any mid/grade furniture.
What I love most. The dark gray. It is the perfect neutral gray, without strong brown or blue tones like most furniture. So it can really go with any decor regardless of your color tones. Im so unhappy with this product.
Average recliner for average price.
So torn about this recliner. The good is quite good, but the bad evens it out. First. It literally took less than 45 seconds to put together. The back slides on, then the wings on the back. Then cut the cloth strap holding the rocker underneath. Done. And, it is very comfortable. Wide enough for an average overweight person, and feels up to the task, too. However, while the base cushion is nice and firm foam, the back feels like fiber/fill and already compresses and wrinkles some. I dont expect the back to stay nice and cushiony for very long. The foot rest is very hard to close fully, and definitely not for elderly or weak legs. Worse than most recliners I have tried. Even gripping the arms and using my weight for leverage, it still takes me at least three tries to close the footrest enough to catch. But. On the other hand, the action is smooth and really quiet for a recliner. No clunks or clicks as you rock or recline, and only the loud click as you finally get the footrest closed again. And the rocking is smooth and very easy. The back lays down very flat, but if you are top/heavy and overweight, the whole recliner can be on the verge of tipping backwards if you are not careful. Additionally, the fact that it lays back well also means it takes up a ton of additional room when it reclines. Not like higher/end recliners that shift forwards as they recline. So, you are not going to be able to put this recliner close to a wall or corner. The fabric feels thin, but of average strength for modern furniture. I would not expect it to hold up well against pets, but should last like any mid/grade furniture. What I love most. The dark gray. It is the perfect neutral gray, without strong brown or blue tones like most furniture. So it can really go with any decor regardless of your color tones. Im so unhappy with this product.