This chair is lovely, sturdy, and "normal" size. There are a lot of cheaper ghost chairs but if you read the reviews the common complaint is they are "petite" (read "too small") for versatile use, and that they feel flimsy. Cheap out at your peril. Who wants a chair that looks dumb and you are afraid to sit on.  I got the genuine chair on sale for just a bit more than the fakes and got free shipping. I feel secure in my purchase. Also, there is something to be said about supporting a company that has a long and substantial history of making good products that you can be proud of.  All+Modern kept me updated on shipping and when received, the chair was perfectly packed so in perfect condition. I couldn't be more pleased.