Do the chair backs go high enough to hold your head up as you rock? I'm looking for a more "lounging" experience.
1479609
I am 5'9" and my wife is 5'5". For both of us, when we lean our head back and rock, our head is resting on the aluminum part of the chair that runs along the top. It is comfortable. The chairs are not really lounge chairs though. You are still in a relatively upright position when rocking.
416413
They sway back easily but they are very uncomfortable. You can feel the wood frame pushing into your legs and head/neck areas when you sit in it. The shape is good but the materials are sub-standard. Look for a higher quality chair in the same mold and you should be fine.
1349443
That is possible by weight distribution. You have to move some weight to your upper body like putting your hands over your head instead of at your side. Your legs then go higher than your heart. The back stops prevent you from toppling backwards.I have never had a more comfortable chair.
1110013
no in the non recline position it rocks no way to prevent it from rocking. chair does not rock in reclining positions but leg rest is fully open able to adjust reclining position two positions.
1728632
There really isn't any appreciable back support on the seat. The rockers themselves seem to be fairly stable though and we haven't had any incidents yet of it wanting to flip over.
1428288
It's about 18" from the seat to the top of the chair back. I'm fairly petite and it hits me at the base of my head, so I wouldn't say you could rest the back of your head on the chair back with these.
304217
The chairs have wonderful cushions - very comfy and sturdy. They do swivel. They rock but not as much as a true rocking chair - yet they rock adequately.
1498151
yes, your head will be above the chair. I'm 5'3" and the chair is the perfect size and is very comfortable for someone 5'3" or shorter.
2274922
Yes - the design is such that you are not really lounging back in them.We have been very pleased with them.
2027354
The chair is very comfortable and we'll worth it for the price. I have not measured it but don't see an issue with a tight back.
230371
Not really. The chair has a semi reclining adjustment to change the angle of the back and seat but does not rock like a rocking chair.
1237042
I don't know of a way to raise them higher, but I'm happy with them. I might be even happier if they were a little higher. I have arthritis in my hips and knees and found them easy enough to get out of without a cushion. However, I've added a pillow for comfort. It's not a patio chair cushion, just an old throw pillow. I'm only 5'6" so maybe that's why I'm not having a problem.
1175329
The back raises and lowers independently from the footrest, so it can be as straight up or as reclined as you want. However, when using the chair to raise up into a standing position or lower into a seated position, once the footrest is completely down, the entire chair continues to rock forward. Once the footrest is completely up, the entire chair will continue to rock back. If you are using the back in the most upright position, the back may end up leaning forward (see the photo of it raising), but it will rock back into just the upright position when you sit down again. You can also leave the footrest down and use the chair like a regular chair rather than a recliner. The controls are easy to reach and easy to use.
344136
They are more comfortable than most. The seat is large enough to feel sturdy and not perched. The back is also enough support but if someone rocks/bounces in chair back and forth, there is a little sway in them. The seats are not "cushy" like a couch but comfy enough guests will sit in them for hours! I also think they are attractive
1549711
Yes, they rock. Not huge movement like a true rocking chair but definitely comfortable. They are lovely chairs.
591554
The chair is very comfortable once you get in. You are almost laying down, and it feels almost as hummock. I am not sure what specific characteristics you mean by "comfortable for reading", but rocking does not feel exactly the same as any rocker, because you are not sitting up. It is not suitable for someone with movement limitations: my 88 years old father, who is slightly overweight, had trouble getting out of the chair. Other than that, I still love the chair enough to bring it inside in winter to use it for relaxation practices.
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Yes, but they are probably what is disappointing about this. They are very hard and hard to maneuver to stay "up". I bought myself a little sauna pillow and lay down (slightly).