I bought this to use as a desk chair. I'm a big guy who's had to squeeze into "normal" size chairs for a while. This chair is wide enough for my hips and legs to relax into. It also feels very solidly constructed. The assembly was very simple, just four big bolts that hold the 4 major pieces together. The important and structural parts are pre-machined together, so there's no real weak points in the construction. Overall, a great chair that seems like it will last quite a while.