The Swope task chair looks great and functions well. I prefer an armless chair for desk work. The fabric is an oatmealgrey tone. No yellow or cream cast. The gas lift operates effortlessly and you can easily lock the back with the same lever simply by pulling lever out or pushing it in. I paired the chair with a Gabby desk white tones with brushed goldbrass toned pulls and X metal base. It is truly a transitional piece. Could work for modern farmhouse as well. I like it because it is not too rustic nor too casual. I assembled it alone in less than 20 minutes including unboxing and disposing the box. The minimum height of the chair allows significant leg room under my desk. 
The item is a good value for the price. The chair arrived quickly and undamaged. I would recommend the Swope task chair for a classy look and great function. You could get a pretty leather chair similar for 1K.
I cannot speak to durability as I’ve just received the chair.