Upholstery in very good used condition; all mechanisms working. This chair is best suited for a very tall person as it has had an extension piece welded into the post so it sits a few inches higher than average office chairs. I am 5'9" and even at its lowest position it is too high for me to sit comfortably with my feet on the floor. May work well for sitting at a raised counter or a drafting table or probably okay for shorter folks if you want to use a foot stool with it.