Just wanted to update since I've been using the chair for a couple of weeks now. I love it! It's been comfortable and I really think this style is what I've been looking for. I was also able to raise it up higher when I was doing a different project on my cutting table-something I could never do with my office chair (it didn't go high enough). I'm glad I left the back on because even though I don't often lean back. I just like having that bit of support back there.