This chair is excellent. The hydraulic lift means it functions like a more utilitarian office chair, but it doesn't look like one! We originally ordered the charcoal and the color is beautiful but we have exchanged it for the off-white because that will work better for our space. It's comfortable to sit in and has enough of an arm that we feel like it's a traditional office chair. Five stars for quality, ease of assembly and because it provides some real fashion to our home office.