Nice, thick (~4") padding for long-term comfort. I needed a FLAT (as opposed to bowl) seat - for my right leg to be off the side - for guitar practice. From pictures, I wasn't sure if the padding would be thick enough; it was, thankfully. I evaluate a chair by how long I can sit without soreness, somewhere. This 'passed' my multi-hour test. I'm 6'2", 195#. a good, strong, well-built chair -
Once I ordered the chair, it came really fast. I was able to put this chair together within the hour. I've only had it 2 weeks, but I'm satisfied with it. For the money, it is a good value compared to what I found shopping. Its comfortable and it fits perfectly under my small desk. I have no regrets in buying it.