Bought this chair for my 79 year old mother to help her continue to spend the hours in the kitchen cooking, which she so much enjoys.  The chair is secure enough for her to get on and off easily, yet roll around the hardwood floors of her kitchen as she preps for her dishes.  Seat is medium firm and comfortable.  The color is a little more tan than off-white that the picture displays, but it still fits in with just about any color-scheme.