This chair sits higher than average. In fact, it sits so high that it won't tuck under my desk, even after I lower it to its absolute lowest setting and even put 1.25" risers on the legs of my desk (which is otherwise a normal height). Otherwise, it's all good. It's very comfortable, and the material on the chair is sturdy, but also soft to the touch. Cushion attaches solidly with a strip of velcro, and all mechanisms seem to work as intended. If the chair would just lower another inch or so, I'd be 100% satisfied, but since it doesn't, it's somewhat useless to me. If it wasn't such a pain to pack it back up, I'd return it. I'm currently looking for some taller risers for my desk so I can finally use it as intended. *sigh*