Customer Reviews

Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling Posture Office Chair [WL-SB-210-GG]

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3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The cushions are 2 1/2" thick and are filled with a stiff pad that is perfect for a kneeling chair. The wood frame is 1 1/2" oak that is finished very well. The frame "legs" are 1 3/4" rounded oak and come attached to the frame. The casters are plastic with a bolt end that you screw into metal inserts in the legs. The center brace, that goes from the bottom knee support frame to the top seat frame, is actually the height adjustment mechanism which is made out of thick metal and is covered with a 2 piece hollowed out oak dowel. It's basically a very large bolt with a threaded cap on both ends. One cap is attached to the top frame and the other is attached to the bottom frame. If you want the chair higher, turn the metal ring (which is the center of the bolt) counter clockwise. As you make the seat higher, the frame pivots at at the center point. Which means not only will the seat get higher, but it will also draw the cushions closer together and at a greater pitch. It works well and makes this chair very solid. It comes with all the hardware you need. The instructions are not the best but you can figure it out. The weight limit is 200 lbs. And it is made in Taiwan.

I've had a kneeling chair for many years, but it was metal and falling apart. I'd looked for a replacement for it, but all the choices were ridiculously expensive. Fortunately in the case of this chair, low price does not equal low quality. It is well made, simple to put together, and it looks good. Another reason I like it is that it does not take up much space - it simply rolls under my desk. I suspect this will last me the rest of my life.

Solid chair- especially for the price. You can't adjust the angle as much as others, but it's all you need. Amount of cushion seems the same as others I've tried

I bought this chair about 3 weeks ago after reading the favorable reviews, but I have to say I agree with all the negative comments stated so far, regarding the padding of the chair. After putting it together (not difficult, but took about an hour) I thought it was great. My lower back pain was gone, and it was quite comfortable.... at first.

However, the last couple of days I have been sitting at my desk for 15 hour days to meet a couple of tight deadlines. I guess you could argue that no one should sit in a chair for that long- but I am a freelancer and long hours sometimes happen. The first thing I noticed is that it does not have sufficient padding in the seat. I weigh 117lbs, and the chair has a weight limit of 200, so I know I can't be my weight. Maybe its because I am shorter, about 5'3, but I need to sit closer to the edge of the seat in order to get the best posture position (even though its adjustable), and after sitting for just a couple of hours my bum starts to feel numb because I can easily feel the wood underneath the cushion.

The chair has always started to really bothers my knees! I have no history of knee problems whatsoever, and even though this area of the chair is sufficiently padded, I find that my knees are quite sore after prolonged use.

I won't get rid of the chair. For short term use, 1-2 hours, or to temporarily alleviate back pain, it works well. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who needs to use it for a full work day.

I have a bulging disc in my lower spine. So far I've been managing without surgery. I'm usually OK, but every few years I do something that aggravates it and causes several weeks of pain while I recover. I'm in the midst of such a recovery now, and sitting in any normal chair for very long results in more discomfort. I know it's because sitting causes a lot of pressure at that point in my spine.

I have found that kneeling is much more comfortable for my back, but I can't stay in that position very long. This led me to shop for one of these knee chairs that puts me in a position between sitting and kneeling, moving some of the pressure from my lower back to my knees.

Sorting through the reviews, it took me a while to decide on this chair. This one had as few negative reviews as any of them, and it was available to be delivered next day, which I decided to splurge for.

Now I have the chair, I have assembled it, and I'm sitting in it as I write this review. First, I have to say I agree with the "What they don't tell you..." review, so take a look at that one.

I really don't agree with the negative reviews on this product. I am 6'0" and 165 pounds. I have found a range of adjustments that are quite comfortable. The tips of my toes touch the floor, but they are not supporting any weight, so this causes no problem. I can also rest the tops of my toes (my feet are nearly upside-down) on the rear cross bars (on which the casters are mounted.) This is also comfortable.

My wife is about 5'2" and rather light, and the chair is comfortable for her, too. At my adjustment, her feet dangled freely, and this is OK.

The cushions are not quite as pictured; the cushions on mine appear to be a bit more substantial than those in the product photo. In fact, my chair looks more like this product: Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling Posture Office Chair Maybe it's from the same factory in Taiwan? Who knows.

If you have lower back pain like I do, this can make sitting easier. However, you still need to get up and stretch frequently. You shouldn't be sitting in any chair for very long.

The construction of the chair seems OK, but from the looks of it, I would definitely recommend heeding the 200 pound weight limit. Also if you are having back trouble, extra weight is the last thing you need.

I purchased this chair because I was having back pain and need a chair that I could get out of with minimal discomfort. This chair was great for that. And it is comfortable!
My only criticism is that it should have come with assembly instructions but came only with a line drawing picture of what it should look like. It took us some time to figure out how to make the piece fit together to achieve a chair which looked like the picture.
I recommend this chair for people with back or spine issues.

I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of materials included in this chair kit and how easily it went together. The hardware is sturdy and of good quality. The wood is nicely fitted, joined and finished. The upholstered seats appear to be well made. The threaded adjustment knob works fine and allows the chair to be fitted for the occupant. I nearly bought the $239 chair, but at $73, this little chair is exactly what I wanted and needed.

This chair is replacing a metal kneeling chair that I'd used daily for 5+ years in which a weld finally broke,(after the cushions had been patched and duck taped extensively).

Buy this chair only if you have never experienced a higher quality kneeling chair. I am 5'4in. and the balls of my feet rest on the floor. Not good. In fact this negates the entire concept of the kneeling chair. Just get a stool- or a regular chair. If I make the seat higher, my foot still rests on the floor (the knee portion does not raise) and I have to sit on the edge of the seat if the knees are to make contact with the knee portion of the chair- not comfortable and not healthy and anyway, my feet still rest on the floor. This chair is definitely not worth the money unless you want to sit with your feet on top of the kneeling cushion. You might find that comfortable.

Oh, and the directions. Six gold colored screws are not shown in the directions, nor are the wooden coverings for the lever. Look at the picture on Amazon and not at the directions to see how the lever goes.

I had been having back pain that would not allow me to sit in a regular chair for very long. This chair has allowed me to sit without back pain for long periods. I highly recommend it. Be prepared for some adjustment time to get used to the chair and to shift your legs/position after a time. I have not used a regular desk chair since I started using this one. Not at all hard to assemble. Good price, quality chair. I would definitely purchase again.

I received my kneeling office chair this afternoon. It was reasonably easy to put together, it looks like it may be reasonably sturdy, and it doesn't look half bad. The only problem that I can see with it is a fairly big one, unfortunately, and that is that the seat is level, when it should be slanted toward the desk, allowing me to distribute more of my weight onto my knees without sitting on the edge of the seat. The photograph shows it inclining at an appropriate angle but the reality is that it sits nearly parallel to the floor, much as any other chair seat would do. That's sort of a big problem because it defeats much of the purpose for a kneeling office chair.