BenchMaster Newport Black Swivel Recliner and Slanted Ottoman

Really glad I decided to pay a bit more and buy this particular chair. We have lesser models at the office but this one in my home could see some time because it's for one of the rooms with a TV. It is a quality item that was packed well, easy to assemble, and comfortable. One of the great features is the recline control. Tighten it and it stays put. Other reviews warn of having to hunt for the recliner handle washer... I did, too. It got loose from the packing and hid itself under a flap in the box. If you buy this chair, don't throw the box out until you're sure you have all the parts because without that special washer, the recliner won't lock in place as it should. Overall: Looks great and comfortable!

Soooooo comfortable. Assembly isn’t difficult and the chair/ottoman are sturdy.

For the price, these are "good enough" for our needs. Most people wouldn't know they are knockoffs, and the color is truly neutral with no hint of pink as some beiges have. As some reviewers have noted, these are firm. What I like least is that the fake leather makes my skin tingle/inch. Another reviewer mentioned that as well. I will be sewing covers to take care of that. The only other drawback is that our cats' claws go right through the fake leather, leaving little puncture holes. They aren't trying to scratch the furniture, but just jumping up on the back of the chair causes little punctures.

After reading reviews from satisfied customers and admiring the comfortable looking lines of the chair, I decided to order the Newport. Love the taupe color, the comfort, the ease in getting up, and the swivel feature. The foot stool is comfortable in either direction and is easy to move. I will use a small pillow for additional lumbar support. It was easy to assemble - four hands make it easier to align screws. It arrived with a slightly damaged shipping box. The two bases had some minor issues. Lamps Plus was on top of things and sent replacements when I contacted them by email. With all the current COVID issues in communication, there was a little confusion about the replacement parts sent and I ended up with two brand new foot stools. I didn't want to wait for more parts and decided to just put it together with the damaged bases. The small dents were not even visible. Taped up the replacement box and Lamps Plus had FedEx pick it up. Everyone was super helpful and I love the chair. I will definitely look at Lamps Plus first in the future because of their superior customer service.

Quick delivery. Two person assembly is so much easier that one person fiddling with it. Not too heavy, just a bit bulky and awkward for one person to deal with. Picture based assembly instructions. No length in instructions for bolts, but close to self explanatory. I ordered this chair despite the warnings by some reviewers about it being too narrow for them...well, it is about 4 inches narrower than my old lounger and I still have 1.5 inches on each side when sitting in it. I am 5' 9" and weight 230 pounds, being wide in the waist, but narrow in the arse! Very comfy to sit in. Foot rest is more comfortable than that of my old swingarm lounger. Decent lumbar support, my old chair had none! Leatherlike cover feels soft, smooth, and subtle. I looked at a few much more expensive chairs, and am happy I purchased this one! It looks nice and even matches my Turkish style rug. This chair will stay where I put it, not like my previous one which kept sliding all around.

Update: After 8 months of use, I can honestly say the foam used is not the best quality. The ottoman now will not recover it's shape.--where the feet rest , it is caved in. Chair is used by a person that weighs 120 lbs and is 5'6" tall. I suppose a person could replace the foam (there is a zipper on the cover ). Also find that sitting in this chair more than 2 hours is uncomfortable on back and buttocks. I have placed latex pillows on the chair seat and chair back to make it more comfortable. Chair has no lumbar support. Other than that, it still looks okay but the pillows detract from it's modern appearance.Original review:the provided Allen wrench is of little use, when you attach the arms. It's a tight fit and a PITA. I put this together without any help, you can too. I laid the chair on it's side-- to screw on the arms, no way that was gonna happen otherwise. Other than that, I have nothing negative to say about this chair. It's not a 'sink into' type of chair, the seat and the back are firm, which is exactly what I wanted. The chair is nicely made, no loose threads, no scuffs or scratches, no funky odors. It was packed very well--both the chair and ottoman in one big box, that fit easily through my front door. I like the small footprint of this chair, it looks great in my home office.