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Good Value (review from a former furniture installer)

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I used to install office furniture (put myself through college that way) and know a fair amount about the construction quality of office chairs. I've probably assembled several thousand of them, everything from Global to Herman Miller to Hon. I've also built the cheap off-brand chairs that big-box office retailers sell. Usually, the less expensive the chair, the lower the quality. A good office chair from a top-shelf brand that matches this chair's design and characteristics would cost 2-3x what this chair does.

Usually the difference in cost is due to poor quality plastic parts, a poor quality pneumatic lift mechanism, lower grade leather (if applicable), and junk casters that don't roll freely. After building this chair and testing it out, I can say that it is a very well made chair with quality parts, except for the arm rests. The pneumatics are strong and even and fully support even a large male (I weight 205lbs). The leather seat cushion is comfortable, not over or under stuffed, and sewn with heavy gauge stitching which won't fail quickly. The caster are adequate, and while not quite as nice as those on a premium chair, do roll easily and freely without getting stuck, even on office carpet. The mechanical levers for seat adjustments are well placed and are easy to adjust. The machine quality of the metal parts is good, and the whole chair assembly is firm and well built.

The mesh back is responsive, firm, and comfortable. While not adjustable as on some much more expensive models, it does support a variety of back types adequately. If you prefer a very 'cushy' chair back such as an overstuffed chair, this is NOT the chair for you. This is a firm back and lower lumbar support type of chair.

What this chair lacks is quality arm rests. They are concave, which is a decent design for those with thinner arms, but if you are a larger person, they can and will become uncomfortable. They are also made of slightly tacky plastic, which doesn't breathe and is much less desirable than leather arm rests in my opinion.

Aside from the arm rests, this is a really nice office chair that's built to last. It's well worth the price, and is comparable enough to more expensive models to make it a solid purchase.

Assembly tip: either get a 3-point Phillips head screwdriver or a hand wrench to tighten down the machine screws that attach the arms and chair base. A small screwdriver will not be sufficient and you'll find yourself needing to re-tighten them constantly. Trust me, it's better to get them extremely tight the first time around using the correct tool.

Decent comfort, style and looks for price range

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I was in need of a simple task chair to replace one at a temporary desk that did not have a decent chair. For the price ($154.00) I paid, this is a decent chair. Not the best; minimal adjustment, mesh backing keeps you cool, and while it isn't uncomfortable I can't imagine being seated in this for hours.

Love this chair

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I bought this for my home office, after sitting in an Aeron at work a few years back. I was looking for something as comfy without the hefty price tag. I settled on this one because of the price and the users reviews at another site (don't recall now, I've had this chair for over 6 months now.) It has exceeded my expectations, and what a bargain. I think I paid about $125 for mine. Not as adjustable as the Aeron, but all those knobs confused me. The only drawback for me is the the seat length. I am only about 5'2" and it is a bit deep for me.

Extremely comfortable!

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I purchased this chair for the circulation desk of our library. So far, we've had no problems with it. It was easy to assemble and adjust. It is comfortable to sit in for long periods of time, unlike our last chair. We've all had less back and neck aches since we got this chair. Highly recommended!

Great combo of price and comfort

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We had been looking for mid back chair with an air grid back but most did not have the features that we wanted. This chair has a great combo of features at a reasonable price. The leather seating is great and we really like the lumbar support. Adjustments are easy and the assembly went very fast. This is a good value.