No, not a pet or anything living but my office chair. My wife and my now deceased Father-in law bought this as an anniversary present years and years ago for me. They went to all kinds of stores and sat in dozens of chairs and finally found the perfect chair. It was an ordinary black office chair but I have sat in this chair every single day and there was no place in the world that was more comfortable to sit. I wasted hours watching movies, playing games and even working in this chair. If you look at the arm rests, the WOOD is actually worn smooth from years of use. It has been an embarrassment in our house because the rest of our house is very clean but the rule was as long as I turn it so the stuffing and wood can't be seen when I wasn't using it, it was ok. I bet there have been times where I have sat in it almost 12 hours straight on a day off. It fits me perfectly and it is also sentimental but at this point, it's time to let it go. And yes, it looks like an average office max, best buy ect... chair but it isn't. It was different. More padding and just better built. The idea of having it reupholstered was thrown around but she's just too far gone...

 
I kinda went the cheap and dangerous route because I am tired of going to stores only to go through disappointment so I spent 100 bucks on this one from Ebay. https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-High-back-Computer-Ergonomic-Design/dp/B01HNTLIM4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484892456&sr=8-1&keywords=rc1+gaming+chair
 
I wanted the white one but it just seemed like it would get dirty so I got the blue one. The padding isn't the same, it doesn't feel near as sturdy as the old one but I am going to give it a shot. Paypal offers money back on return shipping so that's why I went that route, plus it was 10 bucks cheaper than amazons. It's a little campy with the "racing" theme but so far, so good.

It is adjustable and can go pretty low. From the floor to the top of the armrest is about 24" at the lowest setting and has about a 7-8 inch range to go higher. From the floor to the top of the seat where your legs would be an issue is 17" at it's lowest setting. The head pillow is kinda weak and the foot rest that slides out is kind of weird because the weight of your legs causes the chair to lean forward unless it is really inclined. It goes completely horizontal too but I feel like I am getting my teeth cleaned when I recline it that far.
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I think you held on TOO Long, unless you used  seat cover -- it was time to put it down
Glad you found a new one that should work
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Throw her up on fleabay.

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Throw her up on fleabay.

I would hate to find anyone THAT desperate to get my smelly worn out fart chair.

 
Dude... That is like the Walking Dead of office chairs.  

Holy smokes. I don't feel so bad about my chair now...  
 
Hope your new one can last close to as long!

I find shopping for chairs difficult as well. I don't own one of those crazy gaming chairs. I went to a Staples or whatever, and just sat in the store for about two hours. Yep, just sat. Last chair I tried, because it was almost $300 I think it was, was a tempurpedic office chair. Only say a few minutes compared to the others where I sat for way longer. No headrest, but when I'm gaming I don't need it, and if I'm watching something I'm slouching anyways. Thing is amazing, and after 3 years, the cushion is just as soft. The problem with cheap chairs...padding that goes flat.

@Rain - Going to love your chair. If mine ever falls, I'm buying another one. It's that good. I need to check out my brother's chair. He got one of those high end expensive gaming chairs. Has had it for a couple years now. Want to see if it is as soft as it was when he bought it. Even then, don't think I would buy one, just don't like the looks of them.

I would say you got the money out of it. You know when you're gaming or working with a PC a good chair to sit in is really important. This is my chair. Sorry for the poor picture quality but it has a new look and the mix of that with wood gives it a nice nostalgic look.
 

i was attached to my old chair, a nice HON professional series chair. thing was super sturdy and comfy, sadly i somehow forgot it when i moved from ohio.

I tried the blanket thing and even some black tape but it was just too far gone. I like the wood blend of that chair, it looks sweet. I may end up getting another chair for my music room or moving this one into there. I don't think I will go with the racing style again. I like the chair but it is almost too form fitting. It makes me have great posture but I want a big pillow-like black leather chair I can get lost in sometimes.