So far, so good. I have had my chair for less than a week. Putting it together was neither easy or hard. There are small imperfections in manufacturing but really I don't think anyone is going to know but me because I did the assembly. All things considered, I would buy this chair again & I recommend it. The first thing for me is the looks of the chair. It's modern with a nod toward mid century. The second thing for me, but actually the most important, is the chair is seriously comfortable. I plan to sit in this chair every day. I think it will hold up. My back & neck are no longer painful. The chair I replaced caused me pain as the back of that chair is straight. If this chair holds up, it'll be one of the best buys I've ever made.