Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is a no nonsense office chair, like heavy armor. I was tired of office chairs that died in three months, so I went with this one. The price was right, the specs were overkill, and it looks good. I am 6'4", so a big chair is what I wanted, but this could handle someone 6'10". So I am pleased with the size of the seat, though it might be a tad too wide for the armrests, but I'll get used to it. A headrest would be nice, but that is why I have a big man's La-Z-Boy. The weight factor is overkill for me, as 500 lb is over twice my weight. When I sit down, the shock absorber barely moves. But that is a plus, as it should last a while. This is a solidly made chair, over 50 lbs, no short cuts on part strength. The plates, screws, armrests, base, rollers, it's all made to last under a load. I am pleased with the way it is built. It's quiet, spins easy, rolls easy, rocks properly. There are spots where the welds are not as refined as they could be in the base, but they aren't in easy sight. You have to look for the rough spots. One note on assembly. If you tighten the back support screws before everything is attached, it can cause grief. Gaps, the armrests not aligning, all sorts of issues can happen if the back support can't wobble around during assembly. Get every single screw inserted and the leg assembly fully tightened with rollers and shock absorber, then tighten the base mount and mount it. Then tighten the armrests. Finally, tighten the back support. That will save lots of grief in assembly. The thing that slowed my assembly was the sheer mass of the chair. It's not a casual project, be warned. But it is doable. The chair is not as comfortable as my La-Z-Boy (but nothing else is), but I can spend long hours in it without discomfort. And in time, it will conform to my shape, so it should improve. The arms are wide enough for my jumbo body Takamine, so it's guitar friendly. You could do a lot worse than this Chinese chair. ............ Additional note, 9 months later: The upholstery is the weak point. After about 6 months of use, the leatherette began showing cracks at pressure points (elbows, seat seams, etc). I've already gotten arm rest covers to slow the deterioration. I can see a beach towel covering the seat and back within another year. Otherwise, it remains a quality chair, structurally sound. It didn't take long for the foam to conform to my shape, and it's been a comfortable chair that has seen a lot of use.