Very sturdy, super easy assembly, with clear instruction (words and drawings). Parts labeled well and even a little packet of extra parts. We bought this as a student chair knowing it was not going to be as big as our large high-back office chairs. It is small, but as I said, very sturdy and the lever to raise and lower is awesome. Casters roll well and the seat and back are nicely padded and very comfortable. Only down side is that it is a small chair so dont expect a big-guy sized chair. Perfect for a woman or student with a small frame. We love it. The photo shows this chair next to our standard full-sized office chair.