I am very happy with this purchase. I needed a black chair to go with a new desk set I recently purchased.  I wanted it to be wood, as the desk set is black wood.  This one was affordable and attractive.  You are able to raise and lower it.  You can also adjust the ease of rockingleaning back in the chair.  It has a thin cushion on the seat, which I wasn't expiating.  My husband and son had no problems putting it together.