The chair came professionally packed in a large box, and the only complaint I have is styrofoam blocks were used for packing and little chunks of it get absolutely everywhere. So plan to vacuum after you're done.
For the chair itself, assembly was very easy and straightforward with the instructions provided. You're required to use 4 screws to screw into the bottom of the chair to mount the plastic cover. There are not predrilled holes, so I used my handheld drill to help make that easier. I could see it being a pain to do with a manual screwdriver.
The seat is definitely a little shallow. I'm 6" and 160lbs, so a very normal size, and I think if the seat was a little deeper it would be more comfortable. I have no problems with getting the foot ring to stay in place, but it is small and basically the only way to rest my feet on it is if I hook the heels of my shoe onto it. Other than that it requires you to have your feet almost directly underneath your but to use the foot rest, which is not a comfortable or ergonomic position.
With all that said, I'm confident in giving it a solid 4 stars. Not quite a 5 because of the seat being a little shallow and the small footrest. It's comfortable if you have somewhere other than the ring to rest your feet, and I like how the arms swing up out of the way. Also looks nice and the parts seem to be quality that will hold up for a lot of normal use.
EDIT: a couple months later and I wanted to update my review. This chair is extremely uncomfortable because of the footrest not being large enough. I have to tuck my legs up under the chair to get my feet on the footrest, and then hook the heels of my shoe on it. Needless to say it's REALLY uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. For this, I've changed my review to 3 stars because it's so annoying and uncomfortable I find myself rarely using the chair and just standing up instead. That is my only complaint though, and it seems to be a very common problem among these "drafting chairs". You would think that someone would get it right and make the footrest 3-5" larger in diameter.
| Product Dimensions | 27.5"D x 27.5"W x 41"H |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drafting |
| Furniture base movement | Swivel |
| Room Type | Office |
| Color | Black |
| Form Factor | Upholstered |
| Material | Textile |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Back Style | Solid Back |
| Furniture Finish | Chrome |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 136 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 35 Pounds |
| Brand | Modway |
| Style | Modern |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Seat Material Type | Foam |
| Fill Material | Foam |
| Arm Style | With-arms |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated Frame |
| Model Name | MO-EEI-2290-BLK |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Height |
| Item Weight | 35 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 27.5 x 27.5 x 48.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | EEI-2290-BLK |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembled Height | 0 inches |
| Assembled Width | 27.5 inches |
| Assembled Length | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 999 Pounds |
