The back of this chair is what sold me on this. It really hugs your back. As far as the seat cushion, it's about average. I imagine that if you sit on it for long periods of time that it would become uncomfortable, but I have a spair cushion that I put on it to help. It is a bit shorter than I anticipated. I had to add said cushion and a blanket to help boost me up to reach my desk. Overall though I would buy this again