Laura Davidson Furniture SOHO II Padded Management Office Chair - Mid Back Desk Chair with Arm Rest Swivel

I have been looking for a nicer office chair for some time. I had looked at the big box office supply stores (and other places as well), and was not able to find a chair that was both comfortable and well built. I was also unwilling to spend $3k on a Herman Miller office chair. Enter the SOHO Mid Century Modern Soft Pad Management chair. A virtual replica of the Eames Soft Pad chair at almost 1/10 the price? This HAD to be too good to be true. The quality and comfort can’t be there, right? WRONG. This chair is VERY well built. No wobbles, no odd noises, no bad smell or off-gassing. The design is true to the Eames chair (except for the tension for the recline, which I think is better on the SOHO). The seating surface is suspended between two solid frame rails; even if the padding breaks down over time you won’t find yourself sitting on hard plastic, but rather suspended on a hammock of sturdy cloth that still gives and supports. The chair came very well packaged, and was easy to assemble. Out of curiosity, I called the technical support line to see if the arms were required for structural integrity; according to the customer representative I spoke with, they aren’t. I installed them anyway, but good to know it is optional. Speaking of their support staff - I actually reached a HUMAN BEING; no menus or IVRs. Literally called a number and got a person. The support staff is super nice as well. Overall I have zero regrets purchasing this chair. It is better than any office chairs in the box stores that I sat in that were the same price point, and the comfort and style is on-par with the Eames chair that it payed homage to. One note - comfort is a very personal and subjective matter; this chair may not work for everyone (much like any other chair). For me, I decided it was worth trying out sight unseen (or un-sat) - I do NOT regret it whatsoever. Thanks to the folks at Laura Davidson furniture for a great product at a good price! Read more

Such a comfortable chair for long work sessions, with a great design. It looks even better in person. Had a minor issue that they resolved quickly. They support their products and their customer service was very responsive, some of the best I've seen on Amazon. Can not recommend enough. Read more

I absolutely LOVE this chair. The only reason i didn't give this chair a 5 is because this chair will not work for everyone plus, the arms are not adjustable and sit a little too low in my opinion. I'm 5'3 and 180 lbs, so this chair fits perfectly for me. For anyone considered "taller" I wouldn't recommend... I would probably suggest for up to 5'6 in height. But since this chair is for me, I love how comfortable it is on my back and while sitting in it. There is a lot of back support and the seat itself is cushioned which helps while sitting for long hours. Like I mentioned before, the arms sit a little too low so I can't rest my elbows on them which can be annoying sometimes but besides that, the chair also looks very nice in terms of "style" for your home. Read more

Wanted a replacement for my Eames soft pad chair — could not match the color I wanted so took a complete gamble on this. This is a good looking, comfortable chair — incredible value for the price. I also like that this chair doesn’t have the metal bar running across the back (that the Eames chair has) so I actually think this chair looks less clunky and more elegant than the Eames chair. Also I had a question and the customer service got back immediately. As other reviews mentioned, amazingly, you are put in touch with a real person who is very helpful and follows up. Read more

I searched for a chair that would match my stylistic sensibility, while having a solid build. I think I've found it. Shipment and assembly: The package was shipped with excellent protection of the various parts. I was confident that there would be no scratches or dents based on how they covered and protected everything. All tools required for assembly are included and the process is a breeze. The only thing they seemed to skimp on was the quality of the connecting pieces for the armrests to the rest of the chair... they are essentially plastic, spray painted to look like chrome. Build quality: I was pleasantly surprised at how heavy and sturdy the build is on the chair. The chair rolls smoothly and with gravitas along my hardwood floors. It's very even and does not make any squeaking noises. The arms are a bit lower as expressed by the other reviews, but I actually like it a bit low so that even with the arms assembled, it can be tucked away underneath my desk. Style and functionality: I think this is a beautiful chair. I am so pleased everytime I look at it. The leather is nice and the color is perfect. It gives you the look of the eames style, without the exorbitant cost. But it doesn't feel like a cheaply made knock-off either. There are three settings... one that gives you the ability to rock back and forth (with locking capability), a dial that reduces how easily you can rock, and the basic seat height adjuster. I've been using it for about a week now and still really love it. If anything goes wrong... or continues to go right, I will update my review. Read more