Flash Furniture Bali Contemporary Multi-Position LeatherSoft Recliner Chair with Ottoman, 360-Degree Swivel Recliner Chair/Ottoman Set, Brown

My new chair was delivered today, as expected, nothing like a fast delivery service; thanks Amazon. After finishing my chores around the yard I finally unpacked the chair and loose pieces for assembly. I found a few loose bolts and washers in the box but nothing was lost as the remaining fasteners were still in their plastic bag. Assembly was a snap with both the foot rest and chair. The chair is virtually completely assembled, less two bolt that secure the back to the seat and the two arm rest (2 bolts each side). Instructions were very clear to show which fasteners and washers go where and assembly was pretty simple. I'm impressed with the leather, it looks and feels great and not one flaw in the material. The chair is very comfortable but firm, not as cushy as I thought it might be but a big improvement over my old chair for sure. The reclining mechanism is functional and works great, a very simple mechanism, less chance of failure. I rate the quality and value pretty high on this chair, for the price I don't think you can go wrong.

Shopping around town almost all the recliners I see are giant chairs with massage features and cup holders and power this-or-that... I wanted a simple recliner and this fits the bill.You sit in it. Slip the ottoman into position. Put up your feet. Relax. Ahhh.The foam cushioning is deep.There's a lever that's almost hidden on the right side. Pull it out and you can slip the back's angle back and forth. Let the handle go and the chair back locks into the new position (there's something like 8 to 10 notches on the locking rail).The chair's base is on a sort of lazy-susan. You can turn the chair in any direction with little effort. But it won't spin freely like many office chairs. Meh - you don't need to spin this chair. (Jan 26, 2021) I wound up applying a little silicone lubricant to the plastic "bearings" on the upper ring and the chair now spins smoothly and quietly.Chair is not heavy. I had no trouble flipping it around during assembly.Both the chair and ottoman and sliders on their base that allows them to slide smoothly on my hardwood floor. I don't have any carpets so I don't know how easy it is to slide them around on carpets.So its comfortable and has multiple positions. Anything wrong with it?A few things.1. I would like for the back to recline another 30 degrees or so. The furthest it will go back is pretty nice for a light nap... but it would be nicer if it went back just a bit more.2. Assembly is a bit of a hassle. I strongly recommend assembling the ottoman first. That will use up some of the bolts and washers and it won't be so confusing figuring out what bolt you need for the various steps in the chair assembly.The chair assembly isn't TOO bad except for Step One. That's where you have to insert bolts that keep the seat attached to the back. The tricky part is that when you try to line up the bolt holes the cushions get in the way. You have to press on the back with one hand, press on the seat with one hand and, when the bolt holes line up, insert a bolts with your 3rd hand. Yeah... that's not easy.I wound up using a knee to sort of move the seat into the right spot. This step would be MUCH easier if there was somebody to give you a hand for a couple of minutes.This step is where you use the supplied wrench. Holds on to one end of the bolt while you tighten the other end.The rest of the assembly can be done by one person without too much trouble.The instructions are in picture diagram form and aren't too hard to follow. The various bolts are hard to tell apart on the instructions. If you do the ottoman first then there's less confusion.3. The skin looks nice. It's feels good... and it feels VERY thin. It's still in perfect shape after a week of usage but I suspect it might not last a long time. If it splits I'll update this review. But, so far - so good.----------- Update as of June 2, 2022 ----------The thin skin is still intact.---------- Update as of Feb 18, 2024 ---------The thin skin is still intact.

Very "meh" chair. It's comfortable enough, for now. Very low to the ground for me, 6', 190lbs. Ottoman had a ding in the base, a chip out of the wood.Assembly was ok, be sure to tighten everything down, regardless of what the very basic directions say, or don't say. As mentioned by another reviewer, the six bolts on the base of the chair NEED to be tightened. In fact, one was so loose it had fallen out and I found it eventually in the packing material. No washer could be found though so I need to pick up a couple that are missing. Right now I need two, one for the ottoman and one for the base of the chair,Looks good anyway and I hope I can get a year or two out of it, I don't see it lasting long. The padding is less impressive in real life than it is in the pictures. Additionally, there are rough weld spots, I guess they are, on the metal frame arm supports that scratched, slightly tore and even punctured one armrest when I was installing them. I'll cover the marks up with some leather touch up.Reclining is limited. That's all I can really say about that. Not much to adjust, not many positions. I feel I have to treat this chair with kids gloves if I hope it to last.All in all, I would not buy this again. If you're looking for an inexpensive chair for light use this might suit your needs. I'll probably6 give it to my son when he heads back to school next semester and buy one in a brick and mortar that I can actually sit it and try.

My five star rating is relative to price. You will not mistake this for a $1000 chair, but for the price, it's pretty decent.The chair arrived well packed, zero damage, and all the parts were all there. In keeping with some other posts, it probably took me 45 minutes to unpack and assemble. Also in keeping with other posts, the arms were the hardest, mostly in getting the bolts lined up and threaded. Everything else was relatively easy. Instructions were at an absolute minimum, but adequate if you take the time to lay out the parts and compare them to the parts diagram.The chair does not recline into a bed, but the recline angle is more than adequate for me. I actually like the release handle with positive stops. You don't have to use your abs to hold the chair in a given position. Padding is adequate for comfort, but it is not a "cushy" chair. The height of the seat was just fine for me, but I can see it being a problem for people with mobility issues as it is low.Looks, again relative to price, are quite good. It's a very nice looking chair.Unless it develops issues, I would buy it again.