A rocking chair is only relaxing if the motion is predictable. This one rocks on four supporting points rather than two thin runners, which fixes the arc so the chair travels the same distance every time and settles instead of tipping when someone shifts their weight. The frame is solid rubber wood throughout, dense enough to stay rigid under a 300 lb capacity, and finished smooth so a wipe with a cloth is the whole maintenance routine. Proportions come out at 25.5 by 32.5 by 46.5 inches, with a 21.5 by 19 inch seat sitting 17.5 inches off the ground, which is standing-up height for most adults without needing to push off the arms. That seat is grooved to an ergonomic contour so weight spreads across it rather than concentrating at the front edge, and the backrest runs high with a contoured slatted panel: the slats follow the curve of the spine, and the gaps between them let heat escape instead of trapping it against your back over a long afternoon. Armrests curve to meet the forearm rather than running dead straight, which is the difference between resting an arm and balancing it. At 32 lbs the chair is light enough to carry between rooms or out to the yard, and since the same finish handles both, it works in a living room as readily as on a patio, balcony or backyard. Assembly is straightforward with the detailed instruction sheet included.