I thought this chair would be the perfect addition to our business office as a guest chair. The fabric seems sturdy and the chair, overall, is very stable and substantial. The seat is less than desirable in that it is significantly wider/more voluminous than your average chair and feels somewhat hollow. It's as if there is a chamber of air rather than cushion. Kind of like caving in rather than sinking in. It's a great looking chair, but unfortunately didn't fit the bill for our office need. I didn't return it because it was already put together and we threw away the box. If you're near Monterey, CA, you can find a half-priced Antique Oak chair for sale!