It works for me, I use it at my (adjustable ht) desk, so I can easily change the ht.  As you can tell from the picture, it is not a cushy comfy bar stool, it is hard, with a nice wide seat and the top of the back hits around mid-back. It has a nice rustic/industrial look. I don't sit in it that much, but you could buy a round seat cushion to soften it up if needed. The foot rail is great, when you sit, your feet just naturally rest on the railing. The rubber cleats on the feet, allow my hardwood floors to remain unscratched.