This chair appears to be designed for short, very thin people. Would be perfect for children or younger teens. I am not overweight by any definition, but I am taller than average and I would say medium rather than small boned. I fit in the chair fine, but the base of the arms become uncomfortable pressure points after a few hours. Loved the chair at first as it does offer decent lumbar support, but after I few weeks I came to dread sitting in it and finally gave it to my daughter.