I had the older version of this chair that Staples made. I forget what it was called. In appearance they looked exactly the same. The new chair is great the adjustable lumbar support is perfect for my torso so it feels really good to sit in this upright. My only gripe is that it only has unlock to recline and lock to sit upright. The old model let you lock the back in 3-4 positions. I'd like the chair to be locked a little beyond perfectly upright which probably isn't good for me but felt the best. The new chair doesn't allow for that but it is still extremely comfortable to sit in.