I love the style of this chair, but it is not very comfortable. I am a petite female, and the chair is just too big for me. The seat is huge (length and width) and is very firm.  I have to put a lumbar pillow behind my back so that my back can rest against the back of the chair.  When I lean back, it is very stiff, even with the tension adjusted to the loosest setting.  This chair would probably be a better fit for a larger person.