Amazon BasicsErgonomic Executive Office Desk Chair with Lumbar Support, Flip-up Armrests, Adjustable Height, Grey LeatherThe Forest Stewardship Council

Just finished putting this chair together and I couldn’t be happier with it. Great price, great quality, slightly more tan than cream, but that’s not a big deal. HOWEVER- I cannot stress this enough- if you are building this alone; put the arms on first before connecting any of the bottom pieces. It’ll save so much time and effort. I followed the directions and that last step is the arms, but then the back of the seat is too wide to fit between them so I had to take them back off and turn the chair in every which way like I’m directing a break dancer trying to get this spinning, rolling chair to hold still while I hold this heavy back on with my body awkwardly try to put in four screws on each side. Took 15 minutes to unpack and build the chair, 45 minutes just for the arms- save yourself sometime and put the arms on first. You’ll have the chair done in 30 minutes, no problem.

My wife has a lot of back problems, and her old office chair seemed to be exacerbating this condition. She works from home, so any chair she got would have to not just be comfortable when she first sits down, it has to remain comfortable throughout the day. We went on a quest looking for just the right replacement, and for a while it was a Goldie Locks experience: this chair's too hard, this chair's too soft... this chair's arms are too narrow... this chair's... you get the drift.Long story short, reviews led me to blindly order the same chair you're looking at now. I didn't know what to expect other than most reviewers raved about how comfortable it is and how much lumbar support it offers. Those were the main objectives, so I figured it was worth a shot--especially since it looks like we'll soon be paying more once tariffs hit, and this was on sale NOW.Within days of placing my order, I received a big, heavy box. I bring this up in case you're like me and you live in an apartment complex. Depending on your setup, you may have to lug this thing from the office to your unit. The box weighs roughly 40lbs, which isn't too bad, but it's big enough to be an awkward carry. Especially if you'll have stairs to fight, so please plan accordingly.But there's a reason for all that weight, as you'll soon find out when you open the box. The included instructions are easy to follow, and you'll have all the materials you need. Once done turning screws, you'll have a sturdy and well-padded place to rest. The seat has plenty of cushion--but the real star of the show is that lumbar pad. It's fixed in place, meaning you can't remove it, and at first you might find it a bit intrusive. Stick with it for a minute or two: most chairs have lousy back support, so having a chair with GOOD back support might feel strange to you at first. Very soon, though, I think you'll agree that pad's one of the best things to happen to office chairs since the invention of the home office.My own office chair is a Herman Miller which cost quite a bit more than this chair, and I'm jealous of this thing.The upholstery is pleather, so indeed you can expect it to start flaking off after a few years. That's just the nature of the beast here. That said, the stitching is good, and the padding is plentiful.The cost for what you're getting is far beyond reasonable. The overall build quality is what you would expect from a mid-tier chair; nothing about it feels "cheap." The arms fold up when you're done working for the day, so you can push it under your desk with ease. You have two adjustments: height, and whether or not you'd like to lock the chair into a rigid upright position or allow some tilt (there's also a tension knob underneath so you can adjust how much resistance the chair gives while leaning back).It's too soon to tell if this chair makes a difference to my wife's back, but I will say that out of everything we tried, she took to this one instantly. By all appearances, we're at the part where Goldie Locks finds a chair that's "just right." That's good enough for me!Highly recommended!

I would have done 4-1/2 stars only because the arm rests are a bit wide and I only wish the pads were adjustable to be closer to my body.Apart from my only criticism above, the chair exceeds expectations in all other aspects. It's base is a solid piece of cast aluminum, so it doesn't have that cheap "rattle" that other chairs have. It's super comfortable and it's wide enough that I can easily sit with one or both legs tucked under me. I'm 6'1" and 200lbs and I feel completely secure in the chair.I was worried the bonded leather (one step up from PU) would run a bit on the hot side after sitting in it for a while, but that's not the case. It is warmer than a mesh chair but not like some other chairs, I don't sweat while I'm sitting in it.The tension in the rocking mechanism is PERFECT right out of the box (for me anyway). I don't feel like I'm going to fly backward when I lean back, there's good resistance.The lumbar support is a little weird at first, but the fact that moves with you is super nice. I was a little disappointed that it's NOT adjustable, but it hasn't been an issue. It provides just enough support and tilts to your back however you sit (the marketing that refers to it as "3D" doesn't make that part clear).I did put roller blade style wheels on it and it's definitely and upgrade I would recommend especially if you are on a carpet/rug.I've had it for a couple weeks and I still find myself saying "Ahhh" when I sit back down in it.

Seat height too low.

I've purchased this one for me as I had a folding chair for my PC gaming rig. My wife works from home and we purchased one from office depot that was 2.5 times more expensive than this one. The more expensive one has more features and can be adjusted a lot more than this one and yet the Amazon chair is way more comfortable!