I needed a chair to go with the writing desk in my living area. Wanting something that could also function as extra seating if needed, this seemed like a good choice. The chair was delivered quickly, and although the box looked destroyed, the chair itself was fine. Assembly was quick and easy. I have been using the chair to work at my desk for a few hours at a time, and it remains comfortable. It is very stiff at first, but it does soften. It has good back support, and it's a great height for the desk. I'll be happy to offer it to guests as extra seating when needed, too.