I've been looking for a desk chair and this one was aesthetically pleasing so I took a chance. The color (smoke) is very pretty and the fabric looks and feels luxurious. The chair itself is not the most comfortable, but I've sat on worse. I need a bit of lumbar support so I'll be looking for a pillow to add. Other than that it's a lovely addition to my office (also easy to assemble and the adjustment mechanism works well).