This chair is meant for someone who is a short person. I am 5'4" tall and when this chair is reclined, my head is at the very top of the headrest. My ankles hit the end of the foot rest. When in a seated position, my feet do not touch the floor, in order for me to glide in the rocker, I need to put a pillow behind me.The armrests are quite low, and with the wide seat area, they are pretty useless as armrests. There is plenty of space in the seating area. The seat is firm and supportive, but the lower back could use more filling for support. Overall, this chair is constructed well and I really like how it glides.