I am not too picky about the chair I sit in at work as I spend most of the day standing.  However, I wanted one that would maneuver easily because when I do sit, I am working at a horseshoe table with a small group of children and move from one to the other in conferencing. This chair is GORGEOUS.  Heavy, solid, and beautifully crafted.  I am in love!!!  It is wider than I expected, but that's only because I didn't actually hold out a measuring stick after reading the sizing on the website.  So you might not be as surprised as me. :)  It's such a sturdy and beautiful piece of furniture.  I am much more comfortable in it than the cheap chair I've been using for the last 14 years and am thrilled that it is even more gorgeous in person.  I'd buy this again and again!