How high is the back? Can I rest my head against the back?
343647
No, not comfortably. The backs of these seats reach us to your shoulder blades
343648
Nope, can't rest your head, but it's a sturdy, comfortable set nonetheless!
562513
It depends I suppose on how tall you are but the back of the chair does easily go up and down. I am 5'4', at the lowest setting, it supports my head well. My husband is 5'8" and weraised it all the way up and it supports his head well. The pedals on this chair work really easily so finding your perfect comfort is easy.
1650724
My husband is 5'9" and he enjoys the chair. When he leans back in the chair, the high back supports his head and back. There isn't a head rest when he is sitting straight up (e.g., while typing) but that isn't an issue for him.
1984123
I have no idea how tall the back is, but unless you are a person of extreme height, then it's fine. My husband is 6 feet, and it is not too short for him. I love this chair. Comfy, and a great cost.
494983
You'll jut sit lower then. I have beauty rest memory foam plus pillow top so part of my head board is covered. Just keep in mind it's a platform not a regular box spring.
388828
It's not high. The chair isn't nearly high enough or big enough for my 5' 11 1/2" frame. Head hangs over the back, legs hang over the footrest. A smaller person would find the chair quite comfortable, I think.
562514
It allows me to bend my neck back and rest my occipital bone on the top of the chair back but does not support the entire back of my head. I'm 5'4" and have a small torso so keep that in mind.
318951
I do not know. I am 5'2" so I do have the problem. When it is in the total upright position, it is 30" from the very top where the head will be to the mattress. If this proves to be too short, I would just put a pillow at the very top to support the head. When a person is in the more reclined position, the height will not matter because the user can adjust his/her position by moving up or down on the bed.
696005
From the point where the back joins the seat, it's 27 1/2-inches to the top of the back. If you're looking for a head rest, this isn't it. I thought it looked as if my head would be able to use the head rest, but it can't, so now I'm back to my old chair and this one is in the living room waiting for my son to pick up and use it.
1693751
I have a large head and it is comfortable while on my back. Hope This Helps
160457
I am 5'9" and the top of the backrest is almost exactly at the top of my head if not 1/4 in above. When reclined you are a bit lower as it pivots.
1650723
I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a criteria, then I would look for a chair with a taller backrest or a headrest attachment. I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a... » Read More I sort of agree with all the other posts here from Nov 2013. I'm approx 5'6 and have the backrest adjusted for the lumbar fairly low that fits my comfort. When I tilt my head back it rests on the top of the plastic rim/edge of the backrest. So this is not a head support that is comfortable. If I raise the backrest a little higher (giving up optimum lumbar for MY body), then I have a little more of the backrest to use for my head. If a headrest is a major criteria for your purchase, you could raise the backrest higher up to have more to rest on. If ultimate lumbar and headrest are a criteria, then I would look for a chair with a taller backrest or a headrest attachment. « Show Less
1615804
If you notice the head rest in the picture it's sticks out slightly. In the most up-right position that front of the head rest forms about a 90 degree angle with the bottom. Because it sticks out, the means the rest of the back rests at about an 85 degree angle with the base.
2159285
HI I am 5'9"and my head is 3" above the chair back, which 28" from seat to top. It's a great chair but maybe not for you.
199360
I'm 6'2" and bought this chair because of the answers here. Could MobiCases or Carol please upload a picture of them sitting at the chair? I wonder if I'm just doing it wrong, as I can't see any possible way how I can actually make use of this "headrest". Do you actually set your head on the headrest or rest your shoulders there?
544695
The back measures about 30in. My 5'11'' husband can sit in it upright with his head supported.
1643075
That depends on how much of your body/head you lean against it. If you lie down and rest your shoulders and head against it, it sits up fine.