These chairs are great quality. They even hide the hardware for the wood legs inside the basin of the seat-thus you never see the screws. Relatively firm. I am a tall guy and I would suggest that unless you plan on sitting straight up and down, you may need a lumbar pillow. The curvature of the back doesn't allow you to lean your head back. For a formal living and/or shorter times sitting at it. Good size for bay windows etc. We bought two and it fits perfectly with a side table in between.