Amazon Basics Breathable Mesh Mid-Back Office Desk Chair with Armrests, Lumbar Support, 360-Degree Swivel, Adjustable-Height, Black

I'm generally a big fan of Amazon, I've been a Prime member forever, and I buy, well, almost everything from them. I've often been impressed with their AmazonBasics line, and this chair is no exception. Since many questions come up about comfort and support, I'll mention that I'm 5' 7", 215 lbs, 48, male. Not huge, but definitely overweight. I've gone through many chairs - some just wearing out, and some I've had to get rid of. Most "normal" chairs tend to bend, wear out, or come apart in some way, after a while, and while I tend to prefer "heavy duty" chairs, those chairs tend to be so uncomfortable after a time that it's like sitting on wood. So I admit I was hesitant about this chair - but two things caught my attention: the fantastic price (compared to other chairs), and the AmazonBasics name. While it is true that "Basics" implies... well... "BASICS".... this is BY FAR the most comfortable chair I've ever owned. The part you sit on has a perfect and generous amount of cushioning that has stood up to repeated use, and still remained soft. I frequently have pain at the base of my spine, and I *notice* when a chair is uncomfortable. With other chairs, I"ve had to use pillows or extra padding, but this chair is absolutely amazingly comfortable, even after 7 months of constant use (purchased this in February 2016). The seatback is also awesome - it's made of a kind of nylon mesh netting - not metal (as you'd think from the pictures) but soft material. This stuff is so much more comfortable to lean back into than any normal chair back I've tried, that I find myself leaning back into OFTEN - whereas with other chairs I would avoid leaning back at all. So... bottom, back, lumbar support - all there, and really amazingly nice. Of course... BASICS. So the armrests don't adjust and are not adjustable even during assembly - and the same for the back. The back does "go back" a little, and there is a "push to lock" option on the control arm - but that's it. Up/down, lock/unlock, that's all you get. (There's some kind of knob on the front that I suspect controls tension, but I never mess with it, it doesn't seem to make a difference to me.) Assembly was easy. The screws take an alan wrench (hex key) tool, which comes with the chair. I've seen people commenting on screw holes not lining up, causing the back plate to overlap the bottom plate. Here's the thing: IT'S SUPPOSED TO. Just follow the instructions, assemble the chair in order, and tighten it down. The chair will come out fine, and perfect, and you'll love it. Assembly was typical for an office chair - but I was able to do it myself. This chair is lighter than most, which makes assembly quite easy. Now... not all is sweetness and light here. About 7 months in, the cylinder in this chair started to fail. I'd be sitting on the chair, and it would suddenly JERK downwards about half an inch. Then it would wait about 30 minutes, and JERK down again. UGH! It was not fun! But here's where the AmazonBasics (and Amazon!) really shines: Since this is an "Amazon Product", there is a one-year warranty noted right on the product page... and it's administered... BY AMAZON! YAY! They didn't even make me call some other number or company or anything. I just went to MY ORDERS, hit the "Return or Replace" button - this was 7 months later, mind you! - and sent a message. Within a few hours, I heard back from an agent asking if I'd like a refund, or a new chair? WOW! Really? Awesome! I mean... I was a little sad that they couldn't just send me a new cylinder and bottom part or something, but, hey, a whole new chair, okay. They sent it free, with free overnight shipping, and i had it the next day. And let me just amplify on this: I kind of wanted to try to fix this myself. I saw on Amazon where they have replacement cylinders you can buy. And if you have a big hammer, you can apparently "bang out" the old cylinder and replace it with a new one. Not so for this chair: The bottom piece which bolts onto the bottom of the seat cushion, and into which the cylinder fits, is a CLOSED assembly. You can remove it from the chair, but you cannot disassemble it further in order to bang the cylinder out. So don't even try. If you have a cylinder problem within the warranty period (a year), just let Amazon handle it for you. If it's post-warranty, you'll either need some kind of special clamp-on tool (Amazon has these - some of the cylinders come with them) to force the cylinder out from the outside (too much for me, I didn't try that), or you'll just need to buy a new chair. Which, knowing how great this chair is, I'd do in a heartbeat. So, again, a really great product from AmazonBasics, with the absolute top-tier support that you'd come to expect from Amazon. Buy this chair with confidence, it will serve you well!

Let me start by stating that I was, in no way, compensated for this review. I had been looking for a new computer chair for more than a year as the leather on my old one was cracked, I kept sliding down while sitting in it for any length of time, and found it a bit too big (though it wasn't huge) for the room where I had it. I would always have to lower the chair to get it under the desk when I was done using it. I looked all over and tried various mesh back chairs as I did not want leather again. The problem for me is that I am short (5'6") and not particularly heavy (about 138-140 pounds). Most of the chairs I tried I found the seat just that little bit too long and it would cut across the bottom part of my legs. Also, some were too wide. I was looking for a work chair, not a lounge chair; this is in my home for my own use and not meant to impress someone at a business meeting. Buying this chair sight unseen was an act of faith on my part. However, I knew if it didn't work out, and with Amazon's excellent customer service, I could send it back. As it turns out, it was exactly what I was looking for. As many others have mentioned, it was quite easy to assemble and I needed no help doing it. Everything aligned properly and I was using the chair within an hour of the box being delivered, putting it together, and disassembling and disposing of my old chair. I find the chair comfortable to sit on for extended lengths of time. Even at the height I want the chair, so that my feet remain flat on the floor, it slips conveniently under my desk without having to be lowered. The back support is good for me and I do not slide around. The wheels roll smoothly, even on my carpet, and the arm rests are just right for me. Some things you might want to keep in mind are if you have a large body frame then this might not be the best option. If you are quite tall then the stationary lumbar support back and arm rests may not work for your height. If you are looking for something with more padding then this chair probably is not for you. For me, though, it was just what I was looking for.

I really kind of like this chair. The last time I bought an office chair was around 15 years or so ago for $150. Real nice - leather seat and back - chrome leather-covered arms. Kind of modern style. Quite comfortable and very stylish. Where I bought it is out of business. I've seen what I think is the same chair at a local store for around $400. I asked them if they would tell me the manufacturer so I could order a new leather seat as the current one ripped at the stitching so now I'm sitting on the frame. They wouldn't. So basically for lack of a seat the chair is ruined. Actually, I have two of them in the same condition. So I needed a new chair. I went to the local big box stores but wasn't really thrilled with what they had. So I went on line and found this chair. Good reviews. Very inexpensive. So I bought it. How bad could it be? I was expecting something pretty bad to be honest. But it isn't. Very quick to assemble (very positive in my book - all parts are well labeled and even someone who can get lost in a paper bag will be able to follow the directions) and quite comfortable. I'm not thrilled with the mesh back. To me it doesn't look particularly durable but who knows? Hopefully it will surprise me. For the money, if it lasts a couple of years I won't feel bad. If it goes longer than that I think I will be ahead of the game. Still much better than what the big box stores are offering for twice the price. UPDATE - Three years and a few months have gone by and my fears about the mesh back were totally unfounded. Chair is still like new and has proven to be an excellent purchase. I would buy again with no hesitation. UPDATE 2 - Four years and nine months later and the chair still looks like new. This has turned out to be a really excellent purchase! UPDATE 3 - November 2023 now. I bought this chair in January 2016. In two months it will be eight years. My fears about the mesh back were unfounded. The chair still looks like new. It is still comfortable. Everything works as expected. Frankly, I'm really surprised. And really happy. Buy this chair if you need a chair. You won't regret it. UPDATE 4 - September 2025 now. Chair is finally starting to show some wear. For the past year I've been working from home. Which means the chair has been getting a lot more seat time. The seat is showing some wear on the edge. And the mesh back is finally starting to fail - about 6" of the right side is no longer attached. That said, it still sits fine and after nearly 10 years I have no complaints whatsoever. I think another year or two and it will likely be time to start thinking about a replacement. And when that time comes I will have absolutely no qualms about ordering another one of the exact same chair.

Easy to put together. Seat is nice and wide and good depth. Back has a nice curve for the spine. The seat height is adjustable. Padding probably needs to be 1/2" thicker but that's because I'm used to my office chair which was 5x the price. I'm about 190 lbs so keep that in mind.

Have to admit that I didn't think I'd like this chair as much as I do now. It does everything very well, is comfortable, gives me good lumbar support, and is sturdy and well built. About the only thing that is a pain is if you eat anything and get crumbs on the mesh seat, you just can't sweep them off, you must vacuum them off. I am 5'9" and 160 lbs and this fits me like a glove. Not very often you get more than you pay for, but this is one of those times. Highly recommended and an exceptional buy if it fits you. Have had it a couple months and I expect we'll get a long life from it.

Edit: Unfortunately the chair already started sinking down when I sat in it so I'm moving on, I inquired and am sending it back. Regarding delivery mine came with a hole in the box poorly taped over which had also come loose but didn't look like any damage to the product so I proceeded. While assembling I also saw scratches on the seat/back connector part which seemed packed OK. I hate going through the motions of buying new and having cosmetic issues but it's only that. A function issue seems to be that I cannot get the tilt regulating knob to move either way at all, it's just super stuck or whatever, I don't know if it will loosen up over time. I came back to look at reviews again (also was a price drop, that's nice) and a lot mention that tilt doesn't work, but I'm specifically saying the knob doesn't move. The fabric holes for screws in the seat bottom aren't aligned great but assembly worked. Beware you can fasten the armrests opposite as I didn't see a left/right on them and it's not super obvious, I actually didn't notice till I finished assembly then they seemed off so I redid them (at that point somewhat more difficult) and could tell it was better. You may have to keep the seat height adjusted depending on your desk height since the armrests don't adjust up and down. So overall sitting in the chair, it is comfortable for me with no major problem. It is definitely on the easy side of assembly once you go over it mentally and I'm not an assembly enthusiast.

SHORT: --------- If you are looking for a chair that somewhat looks like this one, then this is exactly the chair you need. LONG: --------- This product deserves the best kind of marketing - word of mouth. This is why I'm writing this review too. Initially I was skeptic in trying AmazonBasics products but after using this chair I am decided to look at AmazonBasics every time I shop, before going to any other brand. There are only pros and pros to mention. One review mentions that the holes made in the seat were out of alignment thereby making the chair impossible to assemble and that review has been backed by a lot of buyers. It sounds very valid to me. This is problem not just with this chair but with **every** product that is shipped in pieces and assembled by the buyer, especially when the parts are made in China. However, since I read that review I decided to talk with a customer service representative about it. The representative said, expectedly, that Amazon would make the return as easy for me as possible if the chairs turns out to be defective (Not that I had any doubt about that) and that is pretty much anyone can guarantee. If you are unsure, then it would be best that you too contact a customer service representative and overcome your doubts. Now, the pros of this product are: 1. The assembly is quick and easy. 2. The cushion is comfortable. 3. The min and max height (35.3 inches and 40.3 inches respectively) is good enough to help the chair slide under any reasonably tall table. 4. The wheels have very low friction and roll very smoothly. 5. Has been comfortable in long sittings. I have actually spent major part of my day on this chair. 6. There is nothing in this chair that makes it look/perform like a cheaply built chair. The quality is good. 7. I trust that Amazon won't be troublesome at all if something goes bad later. There is one defect which I was able to notice but I'm sure majority won't. And that's that after I assembled the arms, left arm was slightly behind the right arm, like about 2-3 centimeters. This is not a big enough issue with me to not give this chair 5 stars. The goods clearly overshadow this bad. I haven't added the photos. The final chair does look like what you see in the picture. Definitely go for it.

OMG THIS IS TERRIBLE! I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS CHAIR IS SO DEFECTIVE! AMAZON BASICS IS WORSE THAN AL QAIDA AND ISIS COMBINED! THE BACK MOUNT OVERLAPS THE BASE AND oh wait, yeah, it turns out to be fine. It's actually a feature rather than a defect - the overlap helps distribute some load from the backrest into a compression force on the seat base instead of just being held in tension and shear by the four screws that attach it. With that out of the way, here's my thoughts on the chair. The armrests are not adjustable for height, but they do have slotted mounting holes so there's some degree (maybe 1.5 inches total) of adjustment of how far apart they are. I'm a huge blimp of a man (6'3", 330 pounds) so I positioned them as far apart as they'll go, and I brush past the armrests as I sit but once seated, I'm comfortable. Normal humans will be just fine with the position and range of adjustment. I question the utility of a recline mechanism on a low-back chair like this, but I suspect that making a cheaper non reclining baseplate wouldn't save any money over just having one part for all the chairs you make, so it's there for you. The chair was packed appropriately in a box that was smaller than I anticipated, and everything was there. The instructions are easy to follow (and in English/French/Spanish) and all the hardware comes in labeled pouches, with spare parts and the ubiquitous flat-pack hex wrench included. It took just a few minutes to put together, and probably would have gone faster without my 17-pound cat trying to help. Nobody's going to be overwhelmed by the outstanding quality of materials or construction, but I was impressed at how good they were for the price. It seems like a solid chair, and a very good deal for the money. As referenced above, I am a human manatee, and the chair isn't rated to deal with my bulk, but it seems sturdy so far, and I will try to report back in the future to let everyone know how the gas cylinder and other parts hold up.

非常に満足度の高い商品です。 まず、説明書がわかりやすい。もちろん日本語でも書かれています。私はそのページに気づかず、英語の説明書を見ながら組み立てましたが、簡単に仕上がりました。 また、ボルトやワッシャーといった部品が個包装されているので迷うことがありませんでした。 一番満足している点は、丈夫なこと。これまでで「お値段以上」を売り物にする椅子を使っていましたが、すぐに壊れ、座り心地も悪かったのですが、本商品は快適に座れ、デスクワークが捗ります。 10%引きで購入できたのもラッキーでした。

Strong, easy to fix by yourself, and comfortable. Best buy for the price.

Chair is very well designed and of good Quality for the price. Height adjustment works properly and smoothly. Reclining can be enabled or disabled , reclining lock is not there which is justifiable for the price. Reclining can be loosened via a knob also. Chair was very easy to assemble , amazon does provide furniture assembler but i think won't be required for most of you. I did reserch a lot with likes of nilkamal , ikea , Flipkart , godrej interior..but for under 5000 , this amazon basic chair is a great buy. Overall highly recommend and its a need of hour as many of us are working from home during pandamic. Talking of ergonomics , base is cushiny, lumbar support is good and though hand rest are not adjustable but are perfectly placed on default setting.

كرسي ممتاز للعمل للأشخاص ذوي الوزن المتوسط وما دونه و صحي ذات شبك يساعد على تهوية الجسم و تجنب التعريق بذات الظهر، و ذات جودة عالية مقابل سعر مناسب و سهل التركيب بالتباع كتيب الإرشادات بلغة أجنبية مع رسوم توضيحية. لا يوجد مميزات كثيرة مثل التحكم بارتفاع الذراعين و غيره من المميزات الغير موجودة في هذا الكرسي ، و أيضا ذراعيه قد تكون غير مريحة للإرتكاء عليه.

A Comfortable, supportive, and great chair for everyday use. I use this chair for at least 5 to 6 hours daily in my home and have never experienced back pain or discomfort. It’s easy to adjust, simple to use, and offers solid support for the price.