Is the lumbar support on this chair hard or stiff like a plastic/metal or soft like a cushion type of lumbar support?
795573
It is a cushion type. But I do not recommend you to purchase this one. It is really hard to assembly and the handles would break easily. You better go for something else.
795574
Hard. Very cheap uncomfortable chair! Would not buy. Had to get rid of mine due to so much back pain.
795575
I really don't know, my chair broke down six months after I bought it and I had to throw it away. I'll never by another chair from amazon again.
1227539
This isn't a cushion it is hard plastic that I use to support my pelvis when seated for long stretches like in the car or at work.
675372
Well, it's plastic, so not a hugely comfortable chair for sitting long periods of time...but not uncomfotable. I mostly use it as a display piece.
1711880
It is pretty stiff. There is a slight give because it is basically rigid and hard.
1991076
These are about right. The material they used for the chair is probably not what you would expect. It feels like a hard plastic. I bet that the wood that they used in making the composite was bamboo and that the composite has more plastic than what I would use. This does not feel like "trek" wood composites, or the composites I have seen use in public places. If I was buying a chair again, I would probably spend a little more and not get this chair. It is not what I expected or wanted.
559653
It is firm and stiff. Very comfortable to recline on--not so comfortable to sit on.
788604
This chair is very hard and sturdy....I think to read, if you want comfort, this is not the chair for you.
1124672
It is a shower chair--not meant for long term sitting, so yes, it is hard plastic--the same material as most shower chairs. One problem with it is that the removable center meant for easy perineal cleaning has a tendency to let loose, when attempting to stand. Also the hole it creates when removed is too large for a slim person to be able to use it effectively.
1725902
Yes. I love this chair. Great back support and though it looks hard and not well padded, it's a delight to sit in. I'd buy it again.
1404720
This chair was a gift for my daughter-in-law. I did sit in it and it is very comfortable. It's hard to comment on the support for someone else, especially with a bad back. It is more comfortable then others of the same style. The back did not seem stiff, but softer. Hope this helps!
1871981
The legs are metal but foot rest is plastic. We use it to transport patients and have had no issues with the unit.
2121405
The seat is all mesh, no solid cushion but in my opinion provides great support and also has decent lumbar support as there is an adjustable lumbar pad in the back
1768867
There's nothing that appears to be an obvious lumbar support. Typically a lumbar support would have some sort of mechanism to adjust the level of support to the lumbar region. My office chair, recliner and automotive seats all have lumbar supports, so I appreciate the value of that feature. That being said, the chair [even without any sort of obvious support] is really quite comfortable, even after sitting in it for several hours. You have probably already done this, but if not you may want to initiate an Amazon search for chairs with [built in] lumbar support. The best of success to you in your quest for comfort!
1094238
Its made of a very light very tough plastic and the height of the seat can be adjusted which helps if you have any back problems.
968151
It is very soft. I am very happy with this purchase and would buy it again. In this home this chair gets a ton of use. I mean that literally as its user is a 320 lbs gamer.
1081229
it is a soft material (the blue part). really so much better than the stiff plastic
1265058
I don't think it's hard plastic, it seems like very firm rubber with soft padding on top. My husband loves his.