There is a reason that this fan-back cedar glider and gliding ottoman has been so popular among this outdoor furniture collection! The Adirondack-style of this chair and ottoman provides a significant level of comfort by creating a ""permanent recliner"" effect with its sloped backrest, wide arm rests, and a smart, supportive design using thicker, wider slats. One thing that we have found about the traditional Adirondack chairs is that customers can feel like they are difficult to get in and out of, and we tend to agree! That's why we have taken the best parts of the design: the sloped backrest and wider arm rests, and improved upon the less desirable aspects: the significant sloping and the tendency to be lower to the ground by putting the seat on a base that glides forward and backward in a smooth, steady motion.