This is a beautiful chair architecturally speaking and as a seat in general terms it is fine. However, the ergonomics are off. As a dinning table chair I don't recommend it because the backrest leans too far back, and as a lounging chair it does not work very well either as the chair is slippery and sits higher off the ground than most - this works for us because our table is in between counter height and regular table height. I am 5'4" and when on the chair my feet do not reach the floor comfortably. The black finish although gorgeous shows sweat marks when people get off the chair. If you are after looks, as we are in this case - this is a great chair!