This chair is very comfortable and while it has a stiffer seat cushion, I think its comfortable for an extra side chair.  I think the gray is a little bit darker in person than it appeared on line, but fortunately it works with my decor.￼￼   I always appreciate when people take the time to post pictures as that is the most helpful thing to me in reviews, so hopefully the pictures I have shared will be helpful in your decision of whether or not to buy. I will add it was very easy to put together.￼  I am happy with the purchase.