Amazon Basics Low Back Office Chair, Breathable Mesh, Height Adjustable, Padded Seat, Rolling Wheels, Swivel, Back Support, Sturdy, 21.25" D x 22.5" W x 38" H, Black

This is a very nice chair at a great price. The cushion and mesh back are really comfortable. It has great height adjustment and range. Assembly was easy. Exactly what I was looking for to use in my home office.

tl;dr there are definitely better chairs available, even better chairs that aren't that much more money, but if rock bottom is your price target, this one is hard to beat. I bought my 7-year-old a $30 task chair at Target even knowing it's weight limit of 150 pounds implied it was of very, uh, questionable construction. He weighs 50 pounds though so I figured it'd be fine for occasional use for him. It was basically trash, however. I found this instead and it's pretty solid for $60 delivered. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The actual assembly is as easy as it gets for a task chair (snap casters in, put in a couple screws). Be aware that the seat base is 100% plastic, although I'd be astounded if anyone used cast aluminum for a seat base anywhere close to $100. It is not _particularly_ comfortable, ergonomic, or well made, although it is of slightly better construction than I was expecting. I'm 5' 11" and 200 pounds and the word I'd use to describe sitting on it is "acceptable". I suspect the seat foam is easily the weakest link regarding longevity if used by an adult. The real benefit here is that $60 _feels_ like the correct price for a chair of this quality, whereas a local big box store is going to want close to double that, especially without a "sale" going on.

Initial impressions: The chair is better quality than I expected. The seat material is nice: feels firm but soft; better than those seats with faux leather. So far, it is comfortable even for being over 200 lb and over 6 feet tall. Many parts are sturdy metal, which is much better than plastic. The base that holds the wheels may be a form of plastic, but it is dense and feels strong; almost like metal. The chair frame appears to be a firm plastic too, but not thin, so my initial thought is it will last. It has a buffed texture [not shiny or smooth -- which to me is nice, because it makes it look and feel more solid and not cheap. The one weak point in design, in my opinion, is the cover that fits over the raising post: it feels a bit flimsy. Regardless, it probably wouldn't be noticeable to most unless they get down on the floor and squeeze it. Nevertheless, that there is a cover that raises and lowers like a telescope-- to "hide" the post, is a nice added attribute. A customer could leave the that cover off if they prefer, but I like it. I appreciate that the casters stay in place (unlike the other chair I tested: the KK Toner Round Rolling Stool, whose wheels do not stay in place). This makes it possible to lift the chair without fear of dropping casters. The casters are replaceable too, which is good. I was able to use Lifelong brand casters, instead, which are purportedly safe for hardwood and marble floors. The seat is stationary once attached. It is mostly upright [not leaning back]. Even with its mesh backing it is firm. This is not a plush, rocking chair type of product, yet it is comfortable. Instructions: As seems to be the new trend, they were mostly pictures without words. Regardless, putting the chair together was quite easy. Just make sure you doube check the front versus back of the seat -- this is important for setting the metal lift connector in place. And, don't forget to put the holding ring and washer on the screws. They add an extra screw for the connector, and an extra screw, washer, and pressure ring for the back attachment. That was a pleasant surprise; and is appreciated. The raising and lowering mechanism works well. You can sit on the chair while lowering it; it seems best to get off the chair while raiding it. It lowers to where the seat is 28 inches off the floor. It rises to 22.5". The seat is 17.5" wide x 16.25" front to back [the assembled chair is 18.5" front to back]. The back rest top to the floor is 34". The wheel base is about 20" at its widest point, before adding the wheel casters. With their standard wheels the width is about 21" to 21.5". With the Lifelong brand wheels, it will have a width of 21" to 22.5", depending on how the rotating wheel base is turned. All in all, a good experience. As I wrote, these are my initial impressions [I've only had the chair one day]. My intention is to use it daily as a dining chair. I will add to this review as time goes by [e.g., in ~ six months], to indicate how well this product does long-term and with moderately heavy use. I'd appreciate seeing more former reviewers do the same.

Great, well written instructions, (in English no less!) easy to assemble. I am an 80 year old woman, and had no problems putting this together. Simple to adjust the height, quiet, great color, just what I need for my sewing machine. No complaints of any kind. :)

Easy assembly with spare parts and the one important tool: the allen wrench that tightens those bolts. The instructions were clear and the parts well marked in the blister-package that is sturdy enough that cutting through the edges of the clear plastic bubbles to get at the parts with scissors is the best method to avoid having to chase the small parts when they fly out of the ruptured package. This chair uses the "New" kind of roller which is larger than the old ones and I was able to replace the standard tandem wheels with the super-slick roller blade type that are much faster and easier to maneuver. I'm sitting in the chair now as I type and it's very comfortable, even if the back isn't adjustable. The mesh back is much better for the Summer here (where it gets really hot!) and is more flexible than the basic upholstered chair back, so it fits and conforms. The one it replaced had been reworked several times and it was still too small with the back not correctly aligned, it had fallen apart anyway and was easier to throw away in small pieces.

We needed a small armless desk chair for a built-in desk in our kitchen. This absolutely fits the bill. The seat is comfy - the back is nearly vertical (good for posture). I replaced the wheels with nice wheels we had on the out going chair (old and beat up) and it's just right. It rolls nicely into the spot and doesn't get in the way at all when not in use.

I have been using a wooden chair (with small padding) for several months and could feel the pain in my lower back. Have been searching for a new chair with thick padding and found this AmazonBasics chair. With all the good reviews, I decided to give it a try. Anything was better than my current chair. Here's my feedback after using for three days: - I am 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds (not overweight or wide-bodied) - Don't need an executive chair. Just something to sit comfortably for hours and move in/out with - Reasonable price - Seating dimensions are fine for me. - Very simple to put together. Less than ten minutes - Just four bolts to mount the bottom plate (they even include a hex wrench) - Tip: Put a tiny amount of oil on the bolts to make it easier to screw in - mine were tight to screw in - Wheels easily snap into their socket - The back-rest does slide forward/backwards. Very helpful whereas, my back will gently press against it. Good posture - Product description does not mention the ability of the back-reset to slide - Amazon, please state this - The up/down lever works fine. I adjust the seat height with ease - Seat padding is (was) comfortable. I no longer get the lower back pain that I had with my other wooden chair - this Amazon chair really helped - Easy to swivel the chair and move around on the wheels - The chair does not tilt forward/backward Now, here is where you may want to rethink this chair: - The padding is two inches thick. This seems OK, but after several hours of sitting, and after a few days of use, your weight will eventually press the cushion all the way down such that your butt is hitting the solid bottom under the cushion. This will lead to slight discomfort on your lower back. I don't see this cushion lasting very long, especially if you sit on this chair many hours per day. - If you are a heavy computer user and sit for long periods, you probably won't last long in this chair - It is spec'ed at 225 pounds, but I would imagine this is only means the mechanical limit. But someone 225 Lbs would not be comfortable in this chair. - Chair is better suited for smaller and lighter weight people. - If you are very serious about your comfort level (back/butt/posture), spend more money to get a chair that meets and/or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA performance standards as well as the Recommended Daily Usage (number of hours you sit) Overall, this chair did eliminate the lower back pain I was having with my other chair, but I can already see the limitation on this new chair padding. If this chair had a three-inch padding, as well as the denser padding, I would be happy to pay more for it. The best part is the movable back-rest. But in general, its a decent low-cost chair (Basic) to be used for short periods of sitting.

I bought this chair for my teenaged son, who has a small student's desk in his room (also ordered and assembled at the same time). This fits perfectly for the small desk, and is reasonably comfortable for a medium-sized adult, teenager, or older child. Once put together, the chair itself appears to work flawlessly, seems comfortable enough, the height is easily adjustable, and of course -- the most important part, according to my son -- "spins silently 'round and 'round really fast for a long time." The blue color is a nice, deep blue hue that works well for him and makes it stand out a little more than your average black chair. I was able to assemble it fairly quickly without issues. My son uses it to sit in for his schoolwork and computer gaming/programming/hobbies at his desk, etc. and he says it's comfortable, even after sitting in it for 1-2 hours at a time. With this type of chair, you're getting exactly what you pay for and what you see in the pictures. No more, no less. The price is fairly reasonable, it feels sturdy, and if you're looking for an easy and simple office chair for light task work at a computer desk for a teenager or college student with limited space, this is an easy win. While it's not the smallest office chair out there, it's certainly not a large one, either. I am a medium-sized woman at 5'4", and my bottom doesn't hang off of it; that said, a taller/bigger person might want to look into something a little larger for comfort, if they have the space for it. My son is 5'6" (and growing) and slim, so it works perfectly well for him. My husband, who is larger and taller than us, sat in it and said it didn't feel bad...but he was unsure how comfortable it would be sitting in it for longer stretches of time. So...your mileage may vary. Overall, this was exactly what we were looking for and precisely what we expected for this product, so we're happy. I will update this review should anything change.