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This chair was delivered less than 25 minutes ago. Since then, I have unpackaged everything (5 min), assembled the chair (14 min), set the height and tilt tension (1 min) and logged in to write this review.Each piece was packaged independently. The only slightly confusing part was installing the seat onto the base. When you put the support post in place, the white 'button' looking thing should be up -- that's what the chair seat connects to (I had the white thing facing the floor, which was incorrect). Aside from that, Amazon makes it SUPER easy with clear instructions and labeling on each piece. (which side faces front, etc). Even the bolts are individually bagged by group, with identification, with another bag containing an extra of each bolt.Granted, I've only been sitting for long enough to type this review, but the chair is reasonably comfortable. The back padding is substantial, as is the seat itself. Surely I could have found a better chair if I wanted to spend the time trying them out at Staples, but for my money and time, this is the very best I could imagine it would be.

Absolutely love this chair. It's comfortable and of good quality. I would absolutely recommend this product.

Our office chair of many years broke and needed replacing. It had a high back and arms. We wanted something less bulky and this fit the bill nicely. Comfort is good and and everything works as advertised. 5 stars because of the great value.

I'm happy I went with this chair! It's actually a good quality desk chair at a decent price. It was easy to put together (it took me maybe 5 minutes) and it's comfortable. The only issue I have/had was the plastic sleeves for the gas shock slide off when I took that part out of the box and I didn't realize those sleeves existed until after I put the chair together. Now I can't get the chair apart to put those on (at least I know the chair won't fall apart on me lol). It has a tilt feature that you can leave free or lock into a position, and the height adjusts quickly and easily. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a good chair on a budget.

--Good quality product--Plain and simple design, yet comfortable--Doesn't have any squeaking sound--AffordableI am happy with the product! Highly recommended for people looking for budget yet comfortable chair!

This chair was incredibly easy to put together!!! :) It took me about 10 minutes and I am not mechanically inclined. The instructions were very easy to follow and I was given extra screws as well. It goes together with an allen wrench, which is supplied. I have never before in my life used an allen wrench let alone seen one, but it was very easy. I am a 55-yr. old disabled woman and get confused easily, but this is the easiest piece of furniture I have ever assembled all by myself and I have put together a couple of vacuum cleaners and a rug cleaner. The chair is incredibly comfortable as well. It also rolls pretty good on carpeting. Thank-you for making it soooo easy!!!

This has been a great chair for our home office. I originally ordered two of these chairs in December to replace the chairs in our office. They were easy to assemble, with clear well-written instructions. All of the needed parts are separated making the step by step instructions simple to follow. The only tool you need is a hex wrench which is included. It took me less than 20 minutes to assemble both chairs. The chairs are very comfortable and unlike some of the older reviews, we are not having any issue with the armrests. Maybe, Amazon has changed manufacturers. We have had the chairs for nine months and they are showing no signs of wear after hours of daily use. We have been so pleased with these chairs that I just purchased another AmazonBasics Mid-Back Office Chair to replace my grandson's old desk chair.

I was able to figure out how to assemble it. I am moderately fit and of average intelligence. I remember that at one point something didn't quite fit so I had to go back one step and loosen the screws but that was a minor minor issue that I was able to correct after analyzing it for several minutes. It's good for the price. I weigh about 180lbs and after heavy use for 5 months I could tell that it was not going to last past 2 more years. The seat was starting to tilt a bit.

an extremely comfortable chair, i have spent hours at a time in it without difficulty, which is very unusual for me, since i always have pain after sitting for too long. surprising, since it's a cheaper chair.the armrests are cushioned, and the seat and back are cushioned. i don't know if they will break down after much more time, but i spend my weekends in this chair, and have had no issues. i stand for a long period of time at my job, so i come home with a sore back sometimes, and have to use the lumbar support in my car, but i don't seem to have that issue with this chair. i would definitely purchase again.

I'll admit, I'm hard on office chairs. I'm not petite and I work 10-12 hrs a day at my desk. So that's a lot of wear and tear on a chair. My last chair had finally given up and I went looking for a new one. Well, I hate to spend more than I have to, I know it's going to get used to death. There's just no getting past that. So I decided on this one. When it arrive (quick as always thank you Amazon). It had a scary number of pieces but the instructions were clear enough I got it put together in less than 20 minutes. It's so comfortable! Its wonderful to be comfortable while you work long hours. Definitely a good buy.

Well, my wife's office chair broke so she needed a new one. We have had good results with AmazonBasics before (with a paper shredder), so we decided to check out the office chairs. This one caught our eye and we ordered it. Great choice! This is a great chair and is very comfortable. She enjoyed it so much I ordered one for myself and now we both can work in our home office in comfort. You won't be disappointed.

I bought this chair for my wife to use at her computer desk as a Christmas present and she loves it....says it is very comfortable to sit in while working for long periods of time. She highly recommends the chair.

very comfortable but careful if your bum is not on it all the way...I've fallen forward a few times

Comfortable. Be sure to get the height adjustment right. I had it a bit too high and felt like I was sliding off the chair. Lowering it helped a lot

Decent chair, but the cushioning on the bottom wears down pretty fast with regular usage.

I purchased this chair for a pre-teen boy who weighs about 80lbs. He is very pleased with the chair, and for the price I would say it was worth it. I personally prefer something a bit harder, and more ergonomic with arms; I feel like I am sitting on a pillow when I sit on this chair.The packaging was decent, and the chair was easy to put together. I was able to put the chair together in less than 30 minutes. Overall I am content with my purchase.

I purchased this chair online because this was exactly what I was looking for. No more, no less. I liked that it did not have arms, and I didn't want a chair that could adjust in every way imaginable, except what would make me feel comfortable. Three standouts: I think it has just the right amount of padding for me, the fabric has a good "mesh" like quality that seems to wear well, and the 5-point leg base is metal. Other chairs I've owned like this had a plastic base. Works as advertised!

Ordered for myself. After my husband put it together (10 whole minutes), he sat in it, made a sound only animals understand and then he stole it. I'm back now to order another for myself.

This chair is OK for the price, but it gets a bit uncomfortable after a few hours. There are times when I think my 230lbs of pure bone, muscle and fat will crush the chair to pieces, but it hasn't happened yet. It would be great if it held up for a year or two. Worth a try if you're not looking to invest for something high-quality.Also, the back comes up to my armpits - I wish I had purchased a higher chair with a head rest.

Very comfortable, affordable and a great chair all together. I will say this, it took about a month to arrive so I am not happy about that and I had to call and complain because my package got stolen after a month of waiting. They did the right thing and replaced it and I am glad they did because it is a great chair for the price, but be sure to watch your tracking like a hawk!

Just received it on time from amazon. The delivery time was accurate. The chair is very much comfortable to sit, I use it as a study chair. The assembly was super easy. It took 15 mins to assemble. Also, the best part about this chair is that it is not very comforting: which means that you can study at this chair while sitting up right!!I only had one problem with the chair. The screws were missing but I was compensated for that.I would suggest do not think twice before buying this chair, just go for it. I love it.

Nice chair for the price. Not frequently but it does make a noise like something is right. I am use to a chair that the back is more straight up and had a lumbar option. This one leans to far back causing poor posture. This chair has the option to lean back into it so I think a more straight back would be nice.

Package: Well packaged. Tool and screws neatly separated.Instructions: Very clear and concise. Easy to read and assemble. It only took me about 20 minutes to put together this chair.Appearance: Looks quite nice, expensive, and well made.Comfort: I've been sitting on a metal folding chair for the last five years, so this feels like a royal throne to me. With that said, though, the chair is well padded, offers lumbar support, and adjusts easily to different heights.Cons: My biggest concern is the back of the chair. It is held into place with four bolts, into the arms of the chair, two on each side. That's it. No other support or reinforcement - just two bolts screwed into each arm of the chair. I suspect that if I lean back too hard or too often, the back of the chair will eventually break. Only time will tell, but I'd feel much better about this chair if it offered additional support to the back.

The material on this chair is paper-thin. And the padding on the bottom is questionable. I think even my finger nail could cause this chair to tear.Editing to add- Upgrading this review to 4 stars because even though the material feels thin... it has held up very well!

So this is an early review I will preface with that.ProsEasy to assemblepricesturdy constructionCons"Tilt Lock" this was the primary reason I purchased this chair, I may have been able to realize this chair does not do what I expected had I research more carefully. They advertise this chair to have "Tilt Lock" feature, and it does... but it wasnt what I expected from this feature. What I mean is that you can pull the control arm out and allow the chair to tilt (although it is very resistant I had to literally push off the ground to get it to tilt) but there is no locking that can happen while you are tilted. This is what I expected and this is why I am mostly unhappy with this product. So to reiterate more simply. The chair can tilt but can only lock in the upright position which means you cannot set the chair to have a tilt.comfort - sadly this suffers for me because of the "tilt lock" being forced to sit in a very upright position all the time is not comfortable for me.I plan on updating this down the road as I dont have funds to immediately replace this thing, and I have hopes to wear the tilt feature down so maybe it tilts more freely (oh and yes I turned the tilt resistance all the way down.)

This was purchased for my husband's computer desk at home and he told me recently that after an hour of sitting on it the screw holding the seat on pokes him in a very uncomfortable place. Will likely have to get an additional cushion for extended sitting (he plays video games).Otherwise, it seemed to be easy enough to put together and it works great for just a short period of use.

The material used to cover the chair feels like sandpaper. You cannot sit on this chair wearing shorts, unless you're a gorilla. Even then, you may have an issue. I needed to drape a scarf over it. I'll go next time with a higher priced chair that actually is comfortable on the skin.

The material is a lot rougher than I thought it would be. And the chair (despite the knob on the bottom) does not lean back even a little. It serves its purpose as a chair but I am sure I wont be keeping this chair for too long. It's alright for a temporary chair.

This is the second identical chair I purchased and while it serves its function well, the seat padding fails rather quickly. Maybe it would last longer if I lost a little weight but it feels like I'm sitting on a board in less than a year.

The bottom seat is already flattening out more than I though it might, but realistically, it was only $60, so you can't expect miracles. If you sit all day long, this probably isn't the chair for you.

To start with, the chair came in good shape(with minor damage on handle) and shipped as communicated. The assembling of chair is relatively easily and would take no longer than 20 min.The chair looks sturdy and has good cushion. But, if you are looking for some office chair where you want to spend most of the time sitting on it then this is NOT the one recommended. It is okay for those who wanted to sit and work occasionally.

Not the greatest. Not much cushion if at all. I would have returned it if it wasn't a hassle to have to take it all apart. Bought a cheaper one locally - much better quality. Save your money and spend on one a little more expensive. The one here locally that was 15 mucks more was way more comfy

The has to be the most 'basic' office chair available. If I would have know I would have spent a little bit more dough and got a better chair.The back of the chair is pretty short. On the good side the chair is sturdy and rolls fine.Update: Sun Sept 17th 2017 - The chair is on the ropes. Beware of the arm rests cracking and creating sharp plastic spurs. When you grab onto the arm rest to sit down; you can cut yourself. Other than than, and that the chair be starting to become lopsided, the chair has made it with me sitting on it daily for almost a year. I am in the market for a new chair and I will not be re-ordering this one.

Easiest computer chair I've ever assembled. The problem is that unless you are a small child, the chair is absurdly small. At 6 feet tall, the back goes up to roughly my shoulder blades. Not exactly sure why you would make a chair that has that short of a back, but I guess I need to learn to read better.Otherwise, the chair is moderately comfortable if the super low back doesn't bother you. For the price, it is a decent deal. If you are above the height of a child, I would recommend getting another chair though.

I was a little disappointed when I first sat down in this chair, it felt like it wanted to lean forward and dump me out. I got used to that, you just have to be really careful and sit all the way back in the chair. But I haven't even had it for a month and already it has developed a "hard" spot along one of the chair seams, it feels like there is a bar or rod running underneath it. It's very uncomfortable. I will probably have to buy some sort of cushion to place in the seat, otherwise it's going to be way too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a half an hour or so.

I cannot recommend the chair to daily users. Barely 2 days after assembling the chair, I managed to crack the right side armrest as I was shifting my weight to correct my posture; I barely weigh 155lbs and the armrest didn't even bear my full weight before buckling. It's such a shame. The chair looks decent, feels good, and was easy to assemble; it's just that the armrests are terribly brittle.Currently in the process of getting a replacement armrest sent out by Amazon (hopefully). Will update my review with how that goes.(Update) Amazon offered a 35% refund, a refund the cost of the replacement part, a free replacement, or a full refund. I decided to go with a free replacement.(Updated 2) It's now late June 2017 and the replacement chair is still going strong. I suspect the original run of these had weak/defective arm rests that have since been corrected. Overall the chair looks immaculate except for a few minor cosmetic defects: first the vinyl on my left arm rest has begun to fray, a problem that continued use will exacerbate until I patch it. Second, the screw hole plugs repeatedly fall out, they're simply too loose to fit snugly into their holes. Other than that, it's proven to be durable and looks new at a glance, so I'll bump this up to a 3-star product (original 2-star) as its proven to be durable.

Not a good quality seat. After about a year of use, the seat is basically like sitting on a wood chair. There just isn't any substance to this seat, and I'm only around 150 pounds. It hurts to sit in this chair for an extended period of time.After using this chair, I would absolutely not recommend it. Visually it seems to have held up well, but the seat certainly is not quality.

I am not sure why this chair is so highly rated. The construction and materials seem to be good quality. But comfort is lacking. I don't find it comfortable sitting on it. The front, left and right side of the cushion is too high. It makes me feel like I am sitting in a wok.

bought 6 months ago, comfortable enough, but extremely prone to squeaking. already oiled it once a few months ago and has again been squeaking significantly with oiling barely doing anything. fabric is very abrasive, don't try sitting in it without a shirt or some sort of barrier between your skin and the fabric.

The fabric is scratchy, which is great if you want to scratch your back, but not great otherwise. Crumbs get caught in the big holes. After 9 months, the cushions are completely flattened. Will have to but another chair soon. Wish I'd have just paid $10 for a superior chair.

If you plan on sitting for more than 15 minutes do not buy this chair because you will need to get up every few minutes to keep your back side from going completely numb. The padding is so insufficient that I routinely place another pillow on the seat especially if I need to sit for awhile. Considering the cost of this chair and the complete lack of any seat padding I would not recommend buying. The only plus side is its solid construction and ease of assembly but the lack of comfort far outweigh these two pros.

Not good. Chair started squeeking LOUDLY after ONE WEEK.The foam seems to compress after one hour and the chair becomes uncomfortable (I weigh aprox 160 lb).I would not buy this chair again.Will probably donate it to Goodwill and buy something better. 60 bucks wasted.

This chair sucks, looks good, but not real easy on one's rear end. I'll probably buy a cushion, it's like sitting on a board. Be a great chair for the set of "You're pretty face is going to hell." This chair is hell on my ass.

Too small, I'm 6' 2" 225. and this is made for someone half my size. Width at the are rests is 19" which digs into my legs. Giving it to my girl friend. She and her mom are half my size. Measure what you have to replace and look for something with the same general dimensions. Or go to the Office store and sit in one. Probably the best way. -hth

Overall the chair is just alright at best.There's a lot of play in the base, even with everything completely snug, you can feel the base rock back and forth on the bolts...which I'm sure after time will cause the chair to fail.The cushioning on the chair is average at best. It's firm with very little give. If you're using it as a work chair, it could definitely become uncomfortable after an 8 or 9 hour day.I actually chatted with Amazon because the faux leather has already begun to peel and flake...The individual I chatted with told me that since it was outside of the 1 year (by less than a month) they couldn't offer any type of compensation or replacement (although I never asked for a replacement). I find it a bit troubling that in such a short time after the chair began experiencing issues, the warranty was also up. Typically Amazon customer service is top notch, but in this case, they simply hid behind the 1 year warranty and wouldn't stand behind their products at all.

Introduction:I purchased this chair in an effort to find a chair that I was comfortable sitting in for long periods of time.Pros:You can disassemble the chair when moving and reassemble it again at its new location.You don't need any extra tools, screwdrivers or anything like that. It comes with a metal screwdriver type thing that you use to tighten all the screws.The material it's made out of is nice. It's bonded leather which feels like leather but is a little softer and has more give. It's not a single piece of leather; it's pieces that were glued together basically.Cons:You must assemble it yourself. Assembly is generally easy except for putting the back onto the chair.It does not have adequate lower back and lumbar support. This makes the chair inadequate for long-term use.The metal that's covered by the black cylinders will become very sticky after assembly and use. Not sure what it is. Maybe lubrication.It comes with little black circles to put over the screws so they can be covered. However, these things fall off and never stay on. I would rather they had not included them at all, to be honest.The arm started creaking two months into use. Tightening the screw helped for a short period of time but now it creaks permanently.As I was getting onto the chair, I put all my weight on my left elbow and it snapped the left arm right down the middle into two pieces.Conclusion:Overall, I am disappointed in this chair. I was hoping for a chair I could sit on for long periods of time. This chair was not like that, and even if I had liked it, it would have started creaking and the arm would have broken on it anyways. The leather was wasted on a chair that forces you to have poor body posture. It also wasn't the cheapest chair. A moderately priced chair that performs poorly, with leather...

The product quality 3 out of 5The only reason I ding the product quality is the bolts are hard to line up with the arm rests. Especially by yourself. The padding on the arm rest is a bit thin for it to be comfortable for long durations. The material has the feel and look of leather, but for the price. It's probably something synthetic that has the feel and look of leather. Though that's great as leather will crack and split with heat versus synthetic material lasting longer. The jack on the side of the chair works fine. The wheels are pretty smooth, so you shouldn't have issues rolling around in this chair. I use this chair at a mobile computer desk, which the setup works great for me.The product price 3 out 5Go look at the other prices around. It's pretty much around 50 - 75 dollars. Usually 50 dollar chairs are way uncomfortable, so for 75 dollars this chair was a steal. Update: Not so comfy after extended sitting in this chair. Better to look to higher end products with a higher quality in parts used. Otherwise you will get something made like this. Cheap.....The sturdiness 1 out of 5Wow, yeah the arms on this chair break really easy. I am talking barely putting a little pressure on them brakes them into. Not so sure on the supposed limited warranty on this chair.The comfort 3 out of 5The arms are very thinly padded, but you get what you paid for. The seat itself is ok for a few hours at a time, but you will mostly likely end with a cramp in this chair and require a stretch.OverallDon't expect much from this cheap office chair, though like most products made in china; They don't last long. Look elsewhere for a higher quality office chair. Even the chairs from IKEA last longer, which a friend of mine has one.

Got this chair for my new apartment, and it was great for one week until the arm broke. I'm not a big person, 5'8"/130, so I was surprised when the arm just snapped when I pushed on it getting up out of the seat. I read the other comments about the padding and height, but since I'm on the lighter side I figured I could make it work. The back is short, and the padding is a bit thin, but both are relatively good at this price point. If not for this defect it would be a solid chair at a reasonable price. I don't seem to be the only one with the arm-break issue, just be aware of the realities of cheaper products.Also, it's annoying that the only options for full refund or replacement require you to send the item back - a desk chair isn't exactly the easiest thing to ship back.Update: Called Amazon, was able to get a partial refund and keep the broken chair, but was surprised that I couldn't just get a replacement part for the broken arm. I sort of assumed that since it was their brand (AmazonBasics) that they'd have an army of these things and their corresponding parts for replacements, but that's apparently not an option. Silver lining is that luckily mine broke within a week so I was still able to get Amazon's help with the partial refund, but next time I shop on Amazon I think I'll be avoiding anything branded AmazonBasics.

Horrible product. Did not have all components in the box

I have bought hundreds of items on Amazon and never been disappointed until this horrible chair. the most uncomfortable thing one could possibly sit in. I must have read the wrong reviews because I sit at a desk most of the time and cannot use this horrible piece of furniture. No adjustments except height. Uncomfortable in every way. yuk!

Unable to properly assemble, as the pre-drilled holes did not align up with the attachment piece that the seat MUST attach to. Large item - so big hassle to repackage and return.

Lesson learned: don't skimp on an office chair. You truly get what you pay for with this thing. I assembled it in December and it was squeaking loudly a few months later. As another reviewer noted, the cushioning broke down fast. I am not fat. I also don't recommend ordering an office chair online. Go to a store and try the chairs out yourself before you make your decision. That's what I did today, and I couldn't be happier with my newer, more expensive chair that is more comfortable than sitting on the end of a diving board.

Forget waterboarding. If you want to get information from a terrorist, make them sit in this chair. After a few hours, they'll tell all and be begging for mercy. I hate to disagree with all the glowing reviews of this product, but I honestly can't stand this chair. While it is similar in design to the HON Basyx HVL210, which I also own, the similarity ends there. I was initially very impressed with the Amazon model, but to my great dismay the seat padding completely broke down after a few short weeks (I weigh 150 lbs, in case you're wondering). A wooden plank would be more comfortable than this thing. By comparison my HON, itself not a high-end chair, is still in relatively good shape after a year of use. I'm now looking for a replacement for the Amazon torture device- think I'll send this thing to Guantanamo!

Oh, my, my, my. Momma said you get what you pay for and that goes double for this chair. It was the cheapest thing on line and that's why I bought it. The only blessing it has is that it does go up and down, which is what the one it replaces DOES NOT do. The seat is very rough and slightly small for me. It has 5 spokes, but has dumped me off at least 2 times. The back is not supportive (too far back like a rocking chair), and the seat is tilted up at the front (WHAT? you say!) so my legs go to sleep after about a half hour. My advice is to save your pennies until you can afford a REAL chair. Do not buy this one.

I thought I'd save a few bucks. I was wrong. I got a chair that cannot be put together completely. Unless you know how to have two objects occupy the same space at the same time. (See attached picture) I guess they did not make sure all the screw holes align when completely put together. Save your money, time and temper! Don't buy this!

lasted a good 4 months before giving way and breaking.one thing i never really liked is that even if you have the lock in place the back will always give a bit of way; therefore you are never straight.

This is a really bad chair... The mid-back height is shy of being comfortable (I'm 6feet tall), and the padding is virtually non-existent after a few weeks/months. It's become so uncomfortable, i'm looking for a new chair even though this one is perfectly fine structurally.On a positive note, the pseudo-leather has some pretty good durability.

After only sitting in this chair a few times the seam split open. Very thin cheap fabric. I'm bummed to find I just missed the return window of 30 days.

horrible chair, seat cushion very weak, feels like sitting on wood. Just too much trouble to prepack and return. Gave it to my sons.

Description was 34 to 38 inches. This measurement is commonly used for seat height. This chair doesn't come close.