Is this chair durable? Is the leg slim like the original knoll design? Does it swivel? Does it chip or crack easily? Is it a good buy?
183778
It is a great buy. The chairs look great. I bought them a year ago and use them for my breakfast nook, and the chairs still look brand new. They do swivel, and they have not chipped or cracked for me. I got these for nostalgic reasons because my grandfather had originals from the 1960s, and I was pleased that these capture the same mood.
183779
Yes, durable. Yes, slim, Yes, swivels,No chipping or cracking with normal use. I think it looks great for price, very happy with it.
372206
The chair is great. When it is folded it is not very small, but is easy to fold and lean against a wall. We keep ours out all the time.
883118
Very well. I have had this chair for a couple of years and have no problem with it
1737800
I would say its not VERY durable, but its ok.. Have had the chairs a couple of months now.. with a wild 5 year old climbing on them daily.. the biggest issue i see is that the veneer on them is very thin, and if you bang the wood against the counter top at all it will chip in small spots.. for me its not that big of a deal because it can be touched up.. but its still very thin veneer that is being used here.. the rest of the stool seems pretty sturdy.
1306713
Since I've only had it a few months I cannot tell you its lifespan. However, it is very sturdy and it does lean back. And you are able to adjust the tension for leaning back.I highly recommend it.
1556347
The chair's frame is rigid and can hold a decent amount of weight - you're definitely good in the 200-250lb range. The frame is still made out of wood, though, so you don't always feel that the chair is "cemented" together like some of the uber-high-end chairs that you find in corporate offices. That said, it's WAY better quality than anything you'd find at an office depot - you basically "get what you pay for." The seat cushion is supported by springs (like an old school mattress and about a half inch of underlining fabric. Thus, the seat does not mold to your butt - it almost feels like you're sitting on a giant button. It cheapens the feel a little but the chair is still pretty comfortable in my opinion. After about 2-3 years of ownership, this chair has also held together perfectly. At 180lbs, it's definitely the most comfortable chair I've ever owned and I don't see myself moving onto anything else in the near future.
1306719
I weigh over 300 pounds and I've broken other chairs; this one is working fine. It has shown no weaknesses. The weak point of most chairs, where the wheels attach, is all metal with no apparent weakness. It leans back to a comfortable degree. If you are going to use it on carpet, I would suggest a chair mat to make it roll easily - but that is true for any chair with wheels.
1526659
No, I've had mine since November 2014 and they're great. I don't know why the other reviewer's chairs wobble on anything, that's not the kind of chairs I have? Our chairs are solid and don't wobble. They've have endured holiday parties and Sunday football get togethers in the last few months. I'm very pleased with them. So far so good!
1741809
It is sturdy and it spins well.No issues. It is a good alternative to the more expensive models. I have mine on my desk.
685389
I saw that others answered these questions so I will respond to your follow up question directed at snips. For the price the chair is fine. It has faults (padding too thin and the seat feels "flat" to me) but I didn't expect too much so I am satisfied. My next chair I will spend more money and get one that has more features. I am thinking of maybe the DX Racer.
1677967
This is an awesome chair. It does swivel easily back and forth. There is fantastic lumbar support, as well as support for your head/neck. I recommend this chair...it is very comfortable.
88143
Yes. This recliner is durable. It is very nice, comfortable, and a good chair for the money. I don't believe you would be disappointed.
1130425
It just swivel's, but is very comfortable and I am very happy with it. The only negative that I have is that I wish the arms were a little higher, other than that it is a great chair.
2215454
We have owned it since Sept of last year. No sign of wear at all. I have not seen the first reason that this chair isn't a lot more money.
685391
It is nice and solid. It seems to be a hardened plastic alloy of some sort. It is much harder than some plastics. The back of the chair is a bit less stable only because of the lack of diagonal braces normally used as the attached armrests in other chairs. All around this chair is stable for a 200lb man (me) to sit in for over 4 hours a day (computer guy).After a while, just like any chair, it gets worn on the bottom where you sit, and on the arms. The cushions seem to not be so tough for the use I put it through.It has great back support though, as well as arm and neck posture assistance. I'd give it a 9/10. It is nice and solid. It seems to be a hardened plastic alloy of some sort. It is much harder than some plastics. The back of the chair is a bit less stable only because of the lack of diagonal braces normally used as the attached armrests in other chairs. All around this chair is stable for a 200lb man (me) to sit in for over 4 hours a day (computer guy).After a while, just like any chair, it gets worn on the bottom where you sit, and on the arms. The cushions seem to not be so tough for the use I put it through.It has great back support though, as well as arm and... » Read More It is nice and solid. It seems to be a hardened plastic alloy of some sort. It is much harder than some plastics. The back of the chair is a bit less stable only because of the lack of diagonal braces normally used as the attached armrests in other chairs. All around this chair is stable for a 200lb man (me) to sit in for over 4 hours a day (computer guy).After a while, just like any chair, it gets worn on the bottom where you sit, and on the arms. The cushions seem to not be so tough for the use I put it through.It has great back support though, as well as arm and neck posture assistance. I'd give it a 9/10. « Show Less
2178124
I have 3 chairs similar to this one and in full recline position the legs are nearly level with the heart. This chair is not a rocker but a glider.This chair is a good buy, the other two chair cost 3 times what this one did and this chair is a lot more conformable.
403443
Does not go as far back as a regular recliner. And it does not rock at all, it barely swivels depending on your weight. It is no great recliner but for the money it looks good and will probably last about a year two at most as does all of these type of products.