This chair lays flat, no other chairs I looked at did that. I had to buy sight and trial unseen, which made me apprehensive, but this was a great buy. There is a free chair cover that came with it, but it doesn't stay in place, the seat area comes off and the arms come off every time I get up. I am blind, so, the chair cover is frustrating to me and I was hoping for a cover that secures down better and/or covers the entire chair. Otherwise, the chair works really great and fits me great being a tall person. This review was written for my by my daughter.