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The chair itself is fine, but the quality of the fabric is very ...

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Theodore

April 2, 2016

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

The chair itself is fine, but the quality of the fabric is very poor. After only about three weeks of use, the seams of the fabric have torn, exposing the foam padding inside the cushion. It seems like I will have to have the cushion reupholstered after less than a month of use.

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What they don't tell you...

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L. B.

August 14, 2010

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

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.

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Not Sure if I'm Keeping It--Some Food for Thought

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alooknac

February 18, 2013

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I don't know why I find the info I need AFTER I buy something...

If you do a search you can find a few reliable research papers about kneeling chairs. Here are what I think are the pertinent facts from the research:
(1) The angle of the seat needs to be at least 20 degrees. This chair can do that.
(2) You should end up sitting in a slightly forward position, as you would be for writing or sewing. If you are sitting back on the seat you posture will be wrong, i.e., your weight should be on your lower legs, not your tush.
(3) These chairs are a little hard on the lower legs. They restrict blood flow and put pressure on your shins and knees (kind of depends how you fit on the chair). Not recommended for prolonged sitting!
(4) None of the reviews I saw address this, but it's rather awkward getting in and out. Do you straddle it from behind like a rodeo cowboy or do you sidestep your way in? Either way there is a very real possibility of getting your foot caught and keeling over.
(5) The seat does not swivel (I knew that) but until you try it out you may not realize how often you need to turn a little to the side, or you may not be aware that you use the swivel motion to get in and out of your normal computer chair. The non-swivel puts your back at risk from awkward twisting motions.
(6) Kneeling chairs tend to fit shorter people better. There just is not enough built-in adjustment for long legs.

#1 to #6 are not my opinions, they are from reliable research. Here's a few tidbits from yours truly:
(7) The directions are abominable. I almost sent it back in despair, and then in the middle of putting it together I almost sent it back again because I could not get the holes to match up. As another reviewer said, just start by putting the tubes in place (which don't look much like the illustration). The cushions simply screw on with four bolts and washers each, so set them aside. When you're attaching the giant adjusting screw/bolt/riser, keep in mind that you can screw both ends in or out till the holes match the holes in the wood. It still took me less than an hour. Not much to it really, once you figure it out.
(8) The adjustment bolt has a LOT of adjustment, way more than the one inch someone mentioned. However, I wish I had unscrewed the bolt all the way before I put the chair together because now I'm nervous about at what point will the bolt come completely out of its socket? At what point have I compromised the integrity of the chair? I'm surprised the paperwork doesn't say something about this. You know, kind of like how you wouldn't pull the 2 halves of a curtain rod so far out that there was only an inch of overlap.
(9) I totally do not understand why some people make a big deal about it being way higher than a normal chair. That is not the case for me at all and I tried it at two different computer desks. I have about 2 5/8" of bolt showing. At its lowest position there would be 1/4" showing. As stated in (8) above, I have no idea how much higher I could unscrew it to, so maybe at its highest yes it would be unreasonably high. I can't imagine it being comfortable at that angle.

My Final Thoughts:
I like the change of position this chair offers but I think I'll end up paying for it with problems elsewhere in my body (lower legs or knees). Also I tend to be up and down a lot and I think it's just a matter of time before I get my foot or leg hooked and end up on the floor (hopefully not with a broken leg but I see the possibility).

I feel it's a decently made chair and does what it says it does, hence the 4 star rating. Watch the prices! All over the place, different prices for different colors, etc., you can pay half or double.

So even though it's a hassle and I'll have to pay postage, I think I'm going to send it back. There were no kneeling chairs in the stores in my area so this was the only way for me to try one out. I had high hopes but excuse me, I have to sign off now, my legs are bothering me......

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foam pad is too soft. you sink and hit ...

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mars

foam pad is too soft. you sink and hit wood on the seat and the knee pad. uncomfortable to sit for long periods (over 30 minutes).

Published 10 days ago

Nathaniel Smith

Broke dangerously after normal use.

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easy to assemble and it helps my back a lot ...

This was cheap, easy to assemble and it helps my back a lot when I'm at my computer.

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Henry Lee

This chair broke while I was sitting on it.

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We love this chair in our clinic! Easy to assemble, and very comfortable to use.

Bolts come loose and fall out. Comfy but requires maintenance.

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Bolts for the knee/shin pad keep dropping out. They are not gripping. The fit and appearance are fine. It has required maintenance twice in a month.

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