Did anybody ever sit-test the Tempur-Pedic chairs &amp; if so, how does the padding on this chair compare to those? I'm searching for support &amp; cushion!
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I can't speak to the Tempur-Pedics (I know that was your question), but the seat on the Alera chair, which I'm sitting on now, is very comfortable. The seat is not overly soft and squishy. Rather, it's firm, but I never get the feeling that I've been on sitting on a bench all day. It's not that it's hard in any way. I've had other chairs that felt really soft at first, but didn't offer good all-around support. This one does, for sure, while still being plenty soft and comfortable. I hope that helps!
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I bought this chair for my 8 year old. He said it's not uncomfortable ( he uses it while playing video games). It's padded but not firm. The seat of the chair is the same material as the rest. There is no other support under the seat.
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I found out that it's uncomfortable to seat there... I bought cushions, but the problem is still the lack of BACK support... I just sit there to put my shoes on. I had it for years, and it still feel sturdy, tough... not flimsy, but still, EVERYTHING has a limit, not sure how much weight you can put on it...
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Hi there - the chair is fine for occasional seating but probably not the most comfortable for long periods of time since it is metal with a seat pad. I use the chair for my balcony and have sat in it for an hour or two at a time and never felt it was uncomfortable. The chair has a slightly deeper seat so your bottom is a little lower than a standard flat bottom chair. That is a little noticeable when getting out of the chair but it's part of the seat being lower and has no impact on seating comfort. In sum, I think the chair looks great, well-enough constructed especially for the price and is comfortable for an occasional chair. Hi there - the chair is fine for occasional seating but probably not the most comfortable for long periods of time since it is metal with a seat pad. I use the chair for my balcony and have sat in it for an hour or two at a time and never felt it was uncomfortable. The chair has a slightly deeper seat so your bottom is a little lower than a standard flat bottom chair. That is a little noticeable when getting out of the chair but it's part of the seat being lower and has no impact on seating comfort. In sum, I think the chair looks great, well-enough constructed especially for the price and... » Read More Hi there - the chair is fine for occasional seating but probably not the most comfortable for long periods of time since it is metal with a seat pad. I use the chair for my balcony and have sat in it for an hour or two at a time and never felt it was uncomfortable. The chair has a slightly deeper seat so your bottom is a little lower than a standard flat bottom chair. That is a little noticeable when getting out of the chair but it's part of the seat being lower and has no impact on seating comfort. In sum, I think the chair looks great, well-enough constructed especially for the price and is comfortable for an occasional chair. « Show Less
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The seat cushion is very thick. I havent had the chair long but i can see or feel nothing to indicate it will not hold up to significant wear. I took photos but dont know how to post them. It does not squash, it supports me well.
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The backs are curved and comfortable, the seats are foam over mdf, they are hard sitting after awhile. Be sure to check the return policy of the vendor. One of mine had the side of the back broken off. The vendor I choose required me to pay return shipping and pay for the original free shipping. I repaired the chair instead.
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Hi Carol. I purchased this bath chair for my elderly mother, who cannot stand for long periods of time. I am very pleased with the purchase. The chair is completely padded, including the bars that sit on the edges of the tub, so it does not slip at all and is comfortable and easy to clean. It just rests on the long edges of the tub, and does not fasten permanently to the tub. But I view that as an advantage. For example, my sister and her husband are visiting me now and share that guest bathroom with our mom. So it is easy to just lift the chair off the tub when they want to shower. Finally, I like that the chair has arms and locks in position every 90 degrees because that makes my mom feel more secure. She is 90 years old and frail, so we now both feel safer when I have to bathe her. I would highly recommend this purchase, despite the price. I saw other across the tub bath chairs online that were not padded and did not seem as secure for about the same price, so I think this chair is worth it. Hope this review helps-Good Luck! Noreen
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Dear Karla, The pads do go back to their original shape after seating 180#, but ours haven't held more weight yet. They are very nice though, and I guess would return to their original shape after even more weight. They are a little bit smaller in size than the average chair cushion which may not be comfortable for larger folks??? I got them because they fit my card table chairs perfectly. I hope this helps.
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Yes. I love this chair. Great back support and though it looks hard and not well padded, it's a delight to sit in. I'd buy it again.
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may be is the type of cover you have, or you are a little bit unstable while sitting. I order this same cushion for my patient some months back and he is doing fine with it. I suggest that you use cloth or fabric cover on it.
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Hi there,It's actually comfortable for short periods. I'm using it for my dining table and I have two of them. For a quick meal or short duration, I like them. You can't really lean back in it, though. Therefore, as an accent chair or lightly used seating, it's good. Hope this helps.
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I haven't tried as yet - it just isn't warm enough here yet to spend much time outside. But let me just mention, the chair is fine short term. It only gets uncomfortable for me if I spend an hour or so sitting and reading. Then I find I start shifting around a lot to get comfortable, but can't.
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They are made of a high density polymer - I haven't had a cushion on mine but I'm sure it would be more comfortable - we have ours for many years and the store where we bought from closed now. I happened to see them show up on amazon
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I do feel a slightly stiff area, close or almost over lower stitch area of backrest. Seems there is an area right below and above stitch that does not have adequate amt of cushioning material. But I don't have issues with that. It would be a good idea if you place something soft, thin, with some cushioning in that area of your back so you don't feel it.
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Hey there. For me, the lumbar support is good, and I'm a big guy! Hard to judge personal preferences when it comes to comfort though. Great value for the price. Hope this helps West
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I'm 6 ft, 205 lbs, and yes the chair is very comfortable. The coil helps, BUT the main thing to consider is that most manufacturer's use "lower end" foams,{softer} when they build cushions, they want it to be soft when someone first sits in it. After a peroid of time the foam will fail, crush, {makes you feel like you are sitting on a board}. Then you can take it to a "quality" upholstery shop and get them to replace the foam with a better quality, more dense foam. That will last you forever. I have not changed the foam on this chair yet , but have done it to others. {Maybe just repair the foam in your old chair if you like it.................. mike
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Good question. This is the 3rd summer I've had these chairs. Last summer the replacement cushions were on the Amazon web site but I just recently noticed they aren't there this year. My cushions are beginning to show a little wear and I'd like to know where they are available as well. Answers anyone?