This is a very comfortable chair and I sit in it for hours every day.  I have a lower lumbar back injury and most chairs cause me a lot of pain.  This one does not cause me any discomfort.  I almost bought a cheaper chair but decided to spend more money for this one, and I am glad I did.  This chair will probably last quite a few years as long as my cat doesn't decide to use it as a scratching post LOL.