If you’re looking for a big and tall model that reclines, this one will leave you wanting.

Second, be aware that this chair doesn’t recline, although it does rock slightly. You’ll want to take careful measurements before committing to the purchase, and even better, try one out by visiting a showroom. There’s no way you can adjust the height or width, so the chair will either fit you well or not. In our view, the biggest shortcoming of the design is the fact that the arms are entirely stationary. Instead, we’ll use this section to highlight the chair’s few shortcomings. We like almost everything about the Serta Smart Layers Big and Tall Chair, and since we’ve been singing its praises for most of this review, we won’t repeat the glowing praise we’ve given it to this point. If comfort is the main thing you’re looking for in a chair, there’s not much point in looking further. The Tranquility gets around that issue, making the Pivoting Air feature a superb addition to the model.Īll that to say, where comfort is concerned, the Serta Tranquility delivers like few other chairs on the market today. That’s huge because one of the significant downsides to getting a leather-upholstered chair is the fact that leather isn’t breathable and when you sit for extended periods, you’re likely to sweat profusely. The standout ergonomic feature is the lumbar support, which is another patented Serta design called “Pivoting Air Lumbar Support.” This technology not only provides a more dynamic level of lumbar support than the passive belts or pads used by other office furniture manufacturers, but it also helps to increase breathability across the bulk of the seat back. While they’re undoubtedly comfortable (and double-stitched, which is a nice touch), they’re also wholly immobile, so if the chair doesn’t fit you as it is, unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about it. Of these, only the armrests are somewhat underwhelming. While you can certainly find models that are offered in far more colors, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one that provides a comparable level of quality. One other thing to note is the fact that this chair is offered in three different colors: Brown, Gray, and Black. To get a ten-year (or better) warranty, you’ve typically got to spend several hundred more dollars, which makes the Serta Big and Tall Smart Layers Executive Office Chair stand heads and shoulders above most of the chairs it competes with on price.

If you’re very lucky, you might find something with a two-year warranty. Third, check out that warranty! Most office furniture offered in the low- to mid- price range comes with a one-year warranty if you’re lucky. Second, the height adjustment range and maximum supported weight are both clearly geared toward bigger/taller users. If you have a smallish room, it may even wind up dominating the space. There are a few things to talk about here.įirst and foremost, as you can see by taking a look at the overall dimensions, this is a serious piece of furniture. As it stands, while there’s nothing particularly compelling about the Tranquility’s aesthetic, it’s not a bad looking chair by any stretch. Had Serta tried to come up with an innovative design and failed in that effort, they’d have had an expensive mistake. On balance, we think it’s a good move because it allows the chair to blend in well with most home or office décor schemes. Elegant design takes time and resources, and most companies don’t try to push the boundaries with their designs. It’s easy to see why the company made this decision. There’s nothing about the Serta Big and Tall Smart Layers Tranquility Executive Office Chair that will make you stop and say, ‘Wow! That’s a great looking chair.’ The company didn’t take any chances here, offering a purely traditional design. In our view though, Serta basically phoned it in where the design is concerned.

That’s probably the first thing that will come to mind when you see it fully assembled for the first time.

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