I'm a big fan of amazon. I needed a chair. AmazonBasics had a chair. So I bought it.
The thought of an Amazon brand chair was exciting to me. I needed an office chair and I wasn't willing nor was I capable of affording a Herman Miller, or a Steelcase, and so on. I've had $200 Staples/Costco chairs and they're okay, but typically not that much better than a chair such as this one. Rather than buying the cheapest generic chair from some generic Chinese company, it was appealing that a company that I have found to be reliable had their own to offer.
Assembly: Out of the box, nothing was missing or broken. A booklet is included with very clear instructions and the hardware is separated and labeled in plastic bags; very well executed. One thing that bothered me is when you attach the back cushion under the seat it overlaps with the seat plate. I thought I did something wrong so I took it apart and put it back together for no reason, delaying the assembly process (I might have OCD). In the end, it doesn't seem to be a problem.
Comfort/Functionality: The seat cushion is very thick and firm, it's probably my favorite thing about this chair. I LOVE THE SEAT CUSHION. Same goes for the back mesh, comfortable with good support. The pneumatic lift works well. The chair comes with a tilt lock and tilt tension adjusting knob, very basic. The caster wheels are very smooth. I don't really care for the arm rests, but there's nothing wrong with them I suppose. They are placed relatively low, my elbow does not even reach them so I don't use them (I'm 5'8" btw). I'm guessing they did this so that the chair could easily be pushed into the desk without clearance issue. Again, this is not important to me but take it into consideration when buying. No complaints at all. The chair feels very sturdy, nothing creaks or rattles or anything. It's a solid chair.
Summary: I'm pleasantly surprised by this chair. It definitely exceeded my expectations and I can see myself using it for a long time to come. It's a comfortable and sturdy, no-frills, no-nonsense office chair. Well worth the money. I really like the seat cushion... I highly recommend it.
Overall I like this chair, especially for the price. Assembly was a breeze. All parts were clearly labeled. Whomever packaged the parts and wrote the assembly instruction booklet couldn't have made it more clear and easy. (A rarity.)
I find the cushion to be comfortable and of medium firmness. I would've paid more if the arm height was adjustable, or if at a minimum were able to be lifted out of the way against the back of the chair making the chair essentially armless. I find the fixed arms to be about an inch too low, but if I am just sitting back, relaxing in the chair, my wrists rest on the armrest and it's better than nothing.
The height of the chair was very important to me. It was hard to find accurate measurements, so as soon as I put the chair together, I took my own measurements. I hope someone else will find it helpful....
The seat is 19" wide x 18" deep. The height to the top of the seat at it's lowest setting is 17.5" and 22.25" at it's highest. The seat height sinks about 7/16" when you sit in it. Because the seat is rounded in the front and not perfectly flat, it makes measuring the height difficult. I placed a thin piece of cardboard on the seat, then a quart sized paint can on top so it wasn't floating. I then measured from the floor to the bottom of the cardboard. I posted a few pictures. (Sorry if they are sideways...they are the correct way on my computer and nothing I did uploaded them right side up on Amazon.)
Floor to top of arm height is 23 5/8" at lowest seat height setting and 28 3/8" at highest seat setting. (To determine if it will roll under a desk. This is also difficult to measure as the arm rest is curved. I measured the middle of the arm rest.)
Fixed arm height is about 6.25" from top of seat to top of arm.
Note many reviewers complained that during assembly of the back rest to the seat cushion, the metal back bar frame overlapped the seat plate. They must have updated the assembly instructions at some point because the instructions clearly state, "the metal back bar frame will overlap on the seat plate." They then show a diagram showing the overlap with another note,"back bar will overlap seat plate when aligning to holes." So, this is not a design flaw but intentional.
Overall, I am very happy with the chair. I use it about 4-5hr a day, 5 days a week. So far after 3 months it is holding up well.
I read the reviews before buying and these people were right. The arms are weird and too short to be useful. They do not adjust. And I am a short and small person (5') so this chair is great for me but my 6'3 husband not so much, which is fine because I got it for me, it's MY chair, so he shouldn't be sitting in it anyway. I call that a win. I happen to think it's actually really comfortable especially considering how cheap it was. Looks nice enough and It was super easy to assemble. Seems pretty durable. I've spent entire days in this chair working and so far not one backache.
Overview:
1. The chair is similar to another chair sold by Walmart for similar price. Its built and quality are acceptable for the price range. The non-adjustable armrests are made of hard plastic material so you may find it not really comfortable.
2. It takes about 15-20 minutes to fully assemble the chair. Well-written instruction.
3. The chair can adjust from 17.5 to 22.5 inch in height (about 44-57 cm). Maximum load is 250 lbs.
Detail review is as following:
1.Packaging: The product came in a carton package size of 10x23x26inch (24x58x65cm) approximately. Nothing fancy about this product packaging, the package looks not so study and protective from the outside. Mine actually came with one corner being deformed. On the carton, it says “Product origin of China”
2.Tools required: (1x) of a pair of scissors (or an utility knife) to cut the carton box open, and (1x) Allen wrench which is included with the package.
3.Open the box: Inside the package, the back support was bubble-wrapped while other components are in regular plastic bag. Although the carton was deformed, no components are damaged.
Each group of assembly parts (screws, washers) are in separate ziploc bags with well-identified alphabet symbol for ease of locating components during the assembly process later.
4.Assembly:
a.The instruction is well written with clear narrative and diagrams so assembly steps are easily to follow. It also comes with multi languages
(English, French, Spanish and Chinese). If you have seen an instruction by IKEA (which assumes you are a handyman), you will indeed appreciate this product assembly instruction. This instruction is evidently written by American engineers
b.The assembly steps are logical enough so I could put parts together without any issue. Tips for you: (1) use the packaging bubble wrap and other plastic bags as your assembly surface to prevent chair components or your house floor being scratched. (2) Only hand tight the screws. Do NOT over tighten the screws. (3) Before you sit on the newly-assembled chair the first time, make sure the chair is put together properly by checking on all screws are being tighten.
5. Final Result: This chair is fine for the price. The meshed back support is not really designed for ergonomic but it seems to be sturdy enough for its design intent. The chair height adjuster works fine, I measured and the chair can adjust from 17.5 to 22.5 inch (about 44-57 cm) in height. The back support can also tilt backward or forward based on your preference.
AmazonBasics Mid-Back Mesh Chair
Just wanted to post a positive review after one month of daily use. Replaced a larger more expensive chair, and this one is proving to be a positive experience. I wanted something that would help me have better sitting posture and this chair is doing exactly that for me. I am 6ft - 200 pound male and it works perfectly for someone my size if that is a question anyone is looking to answer, glad I purchased it.
Feature Product
- Comfortable office chair with contoured mesh back for breathability
- Pneumatic seat-height adjustment; padded seat for comfort
- 225-pound maximum weight capacity
- Dual-wheel casters; user manual with assembly instructions included
- Measures 25.2 inches deep by 24 inches wide by 35.6 to 40.3 inches high; 1-year limited warranty
Description
AmazonBasics brings you everyday items at a great value. An Amazon Brand.
This is a very nice chair for the price. I especially love the way they packaged the screws, etc. Very clearly labeled and a big improvement, in my opinion, over the usual blister packs. It's quite comfortable for a 6' tall 175lb guy. Adjustment is easy, rolls nicely, all the stuff you want in a chair. I saw some complaints on here about overlap of the metal plates between the chair back and main support plate. This was addressed in the instructions in my case. Not a problem. I design machines for a living and I don't think this is a major issue, didn't impede assembly and helps relieve stress on the bottom of the chair if anything, I saw some pictures of the o-ring around the mesh coming loose. Mine did too. A couple of drops of super glue cured that, the rubber ring is strictly decorative in my opinion anyway. Glue it in, you'll be fine. Great bang for the buck! Would buy again and recommend highly. Didn't take anything off my 5 star rating because any objections I may have had weren't worth making a very nice, cost effective product look even slightly bad over trivial BS.
It's a nice basic chair - almost perfect for the price point.
The issue we're having with this chair is that the back is not adjustable in any way. When you rest your back there's absolutely no give - it stays straight and there's nothing you can do about it. Perhaps they thought this is unnecessary since the seat rocks back and forth. Personally, I find the rocking a little odd for an office chair - I'd much rather have an adjustable back than rocking seat.
The size of the chair is somewhat medium overall. I'm not a very tall person and it fits me nicely. My husband, on the other hand, is tall and he finds the chair back a little too short. This is something to keep in mind.
Also, a lot of people have complained about the armrests being too low. I find them OK - you're not supposed to rely too much on them while working on a desk anyway.
Overall, I think it's a good chair for the price. It's not the most comfortable if you need to sit in it for hours on end because it is basic after all but it has a nice simplistic modern look to it with the back mesh that can go well with a lot of interiors and it certainly is an upgrade from a regular chair.
I tried these for both a home office, and home school class room for our four kids. The chairs fit comfortably for all six members of the family. I was nervous about the back of the chair not being adjustable, as we have a lot of different body frames in our household. The contour of the chair made it comfortable for all of us, from a 4' 10" very thin frame, to a 6'1" intimidatingly large frame. I have chronic back pain from degeneration and herniations in my lower lumbar. I am able to comfortably work all day in this chair. The arms are easily adjustable inward by two inches, which is more comfortable for our younger kids. The chair quality is superb. The pistons are very strong, and the height adjustment makes this chair comfortable for both tall and short members of my family. I can't find anything bad to say about this chair!
Very comfortable and attractive. I bought six of these for my game table. I like them better than my Herman Miller chair in the office. The seat bottom is covered with thick fabric and is comfortable for hours. The back of the seat is very comfortable and supportive. The mechanics underneath the seat work great and have easy-to-use logical controls. The casters work great on hard floors.
The only bummer is the fixed arms. They didn't fit under the table without dramatically lowering the seats, which I knew wouldn't happen, so I only installed arms on the chairs that occupy the ends of the table. Having sat in both for hours, the loss of the arms does not noticeably diminish the enjoyment of the chair when at the table. A larger-framed friend of mine told me the armless option was appreciated.
This is a decent chair for the price. Given that there are similar chairs at twice or three times the price, it is a decent purchase. I would purchase it over the executive office chair version, which is fully adjustable but also suffers from short arm rests.
A little more cushioning in the seat fabric would also be good. Some users may opt for adding a little cardboard to amplify their flatulence. Amazon went through the hassle to provide you with cardboard as part of the packaging. So it is your choice whether or not you make use of it. Without the cardboard, well, some users complain about the seat cushion going flat over time. I am skeptical that we can blame the chair.
The seat cushion has a honeycomb pattern, which looks stylish. But if you are a pig and eat at your desk, then the crumbs will fall into them.
The arm rests are designed for people between 4 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 6 inches. So it is good for kids and short adults. The arm rests are molded plastic, but it is soft and spongy rather than hard. The position will work out if your significant other is going to straddle them if you are are kinky. Although two people are likely to go over the weight limit and stress the chair. The other thing I would like to see is the possibility to lock at multiple positions with the tilt lock. When it is unlocked, the chair gives you a falling sensation as you swing.
Overall, the build quality is good and it likely will survive a good bang. I would pay more for a deluxe version of this chair style if Amazon were to offer one in the future. The instructions are easy to understand. If the chair does not tilt back, then you screwed up and put it together backwards. I would have preferred four washers for the seat back to avoid stressing the chair. The provided nuts are big though with blue tips. Just give them a tight screw.
I would like to see Amazon introduce a deluxe version that has adjustable arm rests and a higher weight limit. At 6 feet, many people want 3 more inches of height on the arm rests. So a 4 inch adjustment option is needed for ergonomics. If you are tall or average height, the existing chair is not much different than having a chair with no arm rests. A better option is to have swing arms that can move up or down with a locking mechanism. Then it would be a great chair. Still, it is a good bang for the buck.
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