Is this chair suitable as a dining chair(at the table)? I have a basic size dining table(as opposed to a formal table).I also have a bad lumbar back and sciatica-is this chair comfy?Thanks so much.
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It is pretty comfortable, however, the seat does raise in the center, which some may not like, but is cushioney. I have 4 chairs in my game room and we enjoy them when we are gaming, playing cards or other board games. I suppose it would work for a casual dining chair. The back and arms are comfortable. The back hits about where a bra would attach in the back. It would be nice if you could try one before you bought. Perhaps check around your area and see if anyone carries them. Worse case senerio, buy one and if you hate it, return it. It's a hasstle I know, but I would hate for you to spend your money on something that does not work for you. It is pretty comfortable, however, the seat does raise in the center, which some may not like, but is cushioney. I have 4 chairs in my game room and we enjoy them when we are gaming, playing cards or other board games. I suppose it would work for a casual dining chair. The back and arms are comfortable. The back hits about where a bra would attach in the back. It would be nice if you could try one before you bought. Perhaps check around your area and see if anyone carries them. Worse case senerio, buy one and if you hate it, return it. It's a hasstle I know, but I would hate for you to... » Read More It is pretty comfortable, however, the seat does raise in the center, which some may not like, but is cushioney. I have 4 chairs in my game room and we enjoy them when we are gaming, playing cards or other board games. I suppose it would work for a casual dining chair. The back and arms are comfortable. The back hits about where a bra would attach in the back. It would be nice if you could try one before you bought. Perhaps check around your area and see if anyone carries them. Worse case senerio, buy one and if you hate it, return it. It's a hasstle I know, but I would hate for you to spend your money on something that does not work for you. « Show Less
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It is pretty comfortable, however, the seat does raise in the center, which some may not like, but is cushioney. I have 4 chairs in my game room and we enjoy them when we are gaming, playing cards or other board games. I suppose it would work for a casual dining chair. The back and arms are comfortable. The back hits about where a bra would attach in the back. It would be nice if you could try one before you bought. Perhaps check around your area and see if anyone carries them. Worse case senerio, buy one and if you hate it, return it. It's a hasstle I know, but I would hate for you to spend your money on something that does not work for you.
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We also have only a basic size dining table which is where we have the chairs. We find the chairs to be comfortable to sit in for eating however, as with any type of "straight chair" find them a little un-comfortable after more than about an hour. As with any chair we find that the old body stiffens up after so long.
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It is an O.K. chair. I sometimes sit in it to rest my back But I would not buy it for a bad back. I think it would be better to look for a more solid chair.
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i want to get these as dining chairs for my formal dining.. my worry is it cracks or even worse breaks when one of the guests weighing above 250lbs sit in it? thats going to be such an embarrassing moment
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I LOVE this chair.... I have one in both of my offices. I do not use the backrest. I only use it to move the chair while standing. I sit up straight and come no where near the backrest. I have leaned back, but I prefer sitting up on the middle of the ball.
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Nope ... a very VERY sturdy chair ... its really a handsome chair ... BUT ittsa hard sit ... meaning somewhat thrifty on the padding, does that help? I am 275 and have zero issues
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very nice chair however we use it at our desk so we don't use it everyday...personally I would not use it as a kitchen chair for use everyday I don't think it would hold up....
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It's a very nice and comfy chair. I have a lower back problem that makes most chairs not work for me. But this is one I have had no problems with. Easy to set up. I have fallen asleep in it multiple times. I would recommend this chair.
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It's a beautiful chair, and I myself use it in my living room as a reading chair... It's definitely NOT one of those soft chairs that you can sink into... It's quite firm. Kind of like a firm mattress that you wish were a tad softer. But for me, it works well. I like to sit in it to read. Also, please note that this product has a Prop 65 warning label under the seat (required by the State of California).
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I also have a bad back, which is why I bought this chair. I'm not sure how severe your situation is, but I found that the chair is durable enough for the price and has different degrees of incline which you can manually adjust the back to. All in all I think this chair is a good option for back pain.
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I Have two of the chairs and would not be without one. I have serve scoliosis and find the chair very helpful. I could sit in all day, but I don't. My sister has one and she says she could and has sat in it all day. Hope you enjoy yours.
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I wouldn't want to sit in this chair for a long period of time but for dining or sitting for short periods of time I think it is comfortable. I agree with the other comments about the sturdiness of the chair, I wouldn't recommend the chair for anyone much over 200lbs.
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It's a great chair but I don't think it would be good for a computer chair. It sits too low and leans too far back to be comfortable. I love the chair though. Hope this helps.
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hi :) it depends on how you will use it, i use it as a home office chair and dont sit in it very long. I would think if you were using it as a dining chair it would be fine, or as an accent chair in a room to sit in for a few minutes it would be fine. But keep in mind it is plastic so if your a large person this probably wouldn't be a chair you would like to sit in or lean back in, its not very sturdy. This chair is mostly for looks in my opinion, its not uncomfortable for me because im a petite woman and i dont sit in it for very long. Hope that helps :)
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I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a criteria, then I would look for a chair with a taller backrest or a headrest attachment. I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a... » Read More I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a criteria, then I would look for a chair with a taller backrest or a headrest attachment. « Show Less
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Due to its very straight back, i wouldn't recommend it as a substitute for a couch/sofa. We use it in the dining room with throw pillows which make it quite comfortable when dining, but it is not comparable to an actual sofa. It is similar to a dining room chair or bench.
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This chair is best used as a recliner. It is not comfortable around a table for eating. The leg rest interferes. It is BEST used to relax on.
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This chair is very comfortable for a person with your weight. It is not x-tra large but larger then the average chair. All my friends love it. Good luck, Heidi