Grace & Grace Professional Saddle Stool Series: Backrest, Hydraulic Swivel, Ergonomic Design, Heavy Duty Metal Base - Ideal for Clinics, Dentists, Spas, Salons, Studios (No Footrest, Color: Black) Review

The color of this stool is just beautiful (turquoise), it was very easy to put together (I bought the one with a backrest) and adjust it to your height and preferred backrest angle. It rolls very easily even on carpet. However, I have found that it is not suitable for long periods of sitting (I bought it as a work chair where I study, work and type for a long time). After a while I get sciatica in my legs and eventually push myself off the stool and kneel in front of my desk (hard on those old…

Because it has a non-slip vinyl seat and saddle design, it's really difficult for me to sit on the seat when it's slightly elevated for the cutting/ironing station in my quilt. Studio. This is a big disappointment - it feels like it has too many 'teeth' and instead of being able to slide into the seat I have to maneuver both myself and the chair very strategically and make sure the chair is against one piece heavy furniture or a wall is pressed so that it doesn't fly away from me. I'm really…

I have back problems. Just recently had a herniated disc to be exact - if that helps. I used to be an avid rider. I've never had posture issues, but I have had back issues that made regular/unsupported chairs extremely uncomfortable or even painful. That said, if I don't have another chair and have to sit in it for a few hours, I'll feel some discomfort for a few days afterwards. I already have a saddle chair, but it doesn't have a backrest. I needed another one of these chairs because it was a