This chair is very firm  quite a lovely color for my home office. It’s not the plush, cushy type, but much harder, which I prefer because it supports the body, and I like that it leaves arms free to move about. I usually alternate between standing  sitting with a desk that raises  lowers, so this chair is great for me. Was able to assemble quickly. Midrange in price, I’ve seen higher  lower. I prefer the wooden base to metal.