Variable Furniture Balans The Original Kneeling Chair, Crimson Red

I have a sensitive sciatic nerve that causes me a great deal of discomfort to sit in a traditional chair. I tried the other kneeling chair that's sold on Amazon (less than $100) figuring it would be just fine. Well, I learned my lesson and then some. The cheap version felt extremely unstable and the angle of the design actually put more pressure on my nerve. None of the holes lined up exactly right during assembly and when I tightened the screws to connect the frame to the pads, the wood cracked a little. I wanted to return it to Amazon but it was such an ordeal disassembling it that I decided to just keep it and use it as kindling for our firepit outside.This "Variable Balans" is what I was hoping for all along. The difference in quality from the cheaper version is huge. From the quality of the wood frame to the padding and upholstery, this is a well-engineered product. The box came flat packed and the assembly was straightforward and relatively fast. It took me about 10-15 minutes with no tools needed besides the allen wrench that came in the box. My only negative comment would be it's a little confusing which direction to put the large seat pad when you're assembling it. Looking back, the drawing in the instructions shows there's a subtle difference in the front width and back width of the pad, but I didn't notice that the first time I looked at it. It added some confusion and extra minutes to my assembly time because I put the seat on backwards at first.Overall, I am so glad I found a kneeling chair that alleviates the pressure in my lower back. Worth the money for me!

$456 for this piece is too much. You can't sit on it for long because your knees will kill you unless you just use it as an ottoman. I can't believe I paid this much for this product. Period. End.

It feels wobbly and I am not a big person. The fabric is rough it itches/burns/hurst my bare skin when I wear shorts or a skirt.

very functional, sturdy