I've bought 2 of these now. They seem to last about 18m then give up. The first one wouldn't rise anymore and wheels came off. The second wouldn't rise but also the arm literally snapped and fell off. We have no idea how or why but it left a spiky sharp bit of plastic. I won't be buying another one only for it to fail again.

padding has lasted no time at all, arms get loose all the time

easy to put together and good quality

**ACTUAL NAILS/STAPLES now sticking up from the armrest through the leather after five months. Padding is not hardy enough to protect. Rating lowered. One month later: Other armrest has fallen off. Anchoring points still attached though so the issue is meanufacture - I'm right handed, it isn't even where I lean! Left armrest still on (but for how much longer...!) and still stabby!** A few niggles came to my attention before I'd had it for a week. The gaslift judders - pumps up and down with any slight adjustment of weight, even when the mechanism is locked. The attachment of the seat is also a bit wobbly - probably a byproduct of the tilt but slackening/loosening does not stop it rocking from side to side. It also started creaking within a week of setting up - practically doused it in WD40 but it hasn't really helped...! It also doesn't take much to tip it, so I would hesitate to have this in a house with a child! I would not expect any of these issues for chair that has cost me more than £100, especially knowing I can order one from a Swedish manufacturer for half the price I paid and not have to worry about these things. I advise any buyers to hold on to their packaging and be absolutely sure you're happy before throwing it away - I naively thought I'd be paying for quality, but sadly all I can think about are my issues with this chair every time I sit in it. But at least the leather isn't peeling?

My son loves this chair very comfortable.