Sturdy chair, padding is adequate.
The adjustable lumbar support is a bit archaic perhaps. The knob just pushes what feels like a plastic bump (in a mound or mountain shape, the peak being where your spine is) out in the lumbar area of the chair, at varying levels. At full resistance I found the lumbar area to be uncomfortable, as though I was being poked in the back, so I just dialed it back. But for those who were suspicious, it does indeed to something.
Tilt lock could have the chair go a bit further back for my taste, but with a foot rest it passes.
Sturdy chair, padding is adequate
Sturdy chair, padding is adequate. The adjustable lumbar support is a bit archaic perhaps. The knob just pushes what feels like a plastic bump (in a mound or mountain shape, the peak being where your spine is) out in the lumbar area of the chair, at varying levels. At full resistance I found the lumbar area to be uncomfortable, as though I was being poked in the back, so I just dialed it back. But for those who were suspicious, it does indeed to something. Tilt lock could have the chair go a bit further back for my taste, but with a foot rest it passes.