First things first, I noticed a bunch of negative reviews on this product and was very hesitant since it seems to find a fabric chair at this range. I found most of it to be about build quality or the screws not fitting. After building and troubleshooting, you'll notice that the instructions are very clear on what to do and what not to do and what goes where (namely the right and left arm clearly labeled). Even without the instructions it is very easy to tell what goes where. But if you do read the instructions or know the general rule of thumb when tightening something is to not fully tighten everything one by one, but all together once all screws for that segment are in. I would suggest trying that. I found that after sticking in the foot rest, it was dangling funny (likely cuz it was upside down), all I did was undo the screws and flip it and it is perfect. Even if it was manufacturing mistake, it was fixable and if you're buying an item at like $200 something, it would be advised to follow the recommendations or at least try and troubleshoot your product before posting scathing or misleading reviews. For instance, I see one individual that claims the arm can't be attached, but if you look in the picture, they've fully attached the top bit, making it near impossible to attach the bottom bit. The other ones don't really have enough that you can see to judge whether it's on the company or the person. I'd suggest if you do have issues to have more than one picture at horrible angles to prove your point.
Let's not blame the company for your oversight.
Look, I'm not saying the chair is perfect, but I'd give it a fair chance since reviews can't seem to be trusted nowadays.
Seat
I am 5'1" at around 190lbs. I can sit comfortably and seat back is perfect height for me. I recently got a different chair to try and a bit cheaper and it was the faux leather one. I found the back pillows to slide all over especially when you're leaning back. The two sides of the chair hug your legs and my last one was to the point of pain. It has yet to bug me as a chunkier person, it feels nice so far. The cushions look deceivingly thin since the seat cushion looks thicker in the pictures than in person. However, feels very supportive. Firm enough to deal with my weight but soft enough to be comfortable.
Footrest
I've had issues with other chairs being that it's flimsy and doesn't feel sturdy enough to deal with my feet resting on it. This one is quite solid to my surprise. The bar doesn't feel like it's bending downwards when I lightly rest on it like the others do.
Armrest
My previous chair had the one that's straight up and down, so there's a huge gap if I lean back. This hinge mechanism is pretty great. I was hesitant about it as it didn't seem quite smooth when attaching it. To my surprise, it is very smooth and the cushion on the top is also very thick and feels much more supportive than my last chair.
Chair base
One thing I will say that leaves a bit to be desired is that the base is plastic vs metal on other chairs. Maybe it's biasedness since I'm worried about longevity of the chair. However, the plastic used feels very heavy grade, from the base to the wheels. We'll see how it goes from here and will update if anything goes out of order. The tilting and raising function work just fine.
The neck rest and lumbar support are firm and work well. The way it is fixed into the chair is also very smart in comparison to other chairs that just have a simple stretch band which will slide up and down. Most lumbar ones seem to attach the same way, but the neck one attaching into the two spots in the back was very smart, it stays still and even when leaning back, you don't have to readjust, or at least as often as others.
So far, it's been pretty good to me. It is about 60 dollars more than my old chair, and it is a vast upgrade in quality and feel. Give it a shot if you're in the market for a new chair.
Is recommend for people that want the lean function, foot rests and fabric finish.
It happens to be the 3 things I am looking for since I will work and sleep at my desk at times. I don't like the faux leather stuff since I've had many experiences in the last with it flaking and my life is just reduced to cleaning up the bits all day every day. I will find some waterproof cover or something so I don't spill on it lol.
For the chunky crowd, it is a snug fit, if you like more space, maybe a different chair will be better.
| Item Weight | 42.3 Pounds |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 19.1 Inches |
| Refill | Foam |
| Maximum Recommended Load | 131.54 kg |
| Form Factor | Recliner |
| Finish Types | Polished |
| Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Included components | 1 |
