Why I Tried the Norstom Men’s Director Chair
My old kitchen chair was killing my back during work calls. Saw Norstom ads plastered everywhere claiming “cloud comfort” – figured I’d gamble since I couldn’t sit through another Zoom meeting gripping my spine. Pulled out my wallet and ordered directly from their site.
Unboxing Drama
Box showed up looking like it survived a tornado. Ripped it open and found:
- Assembly instructions printed in blurry 4-point font – practically needed a magnifying glass
- Parts swimming in styrofoam peanuts – spent 20 minutes picking them off my dog
- Scraped armrest – looked like someone dragged it on concrete during packing
Already felt that buyer’s remorse creeping in. Decided to assemble it anyway because returns sound like a nightmare.
Putting This Thing Together
Followed those garbage instructions step-by-step:
- Bolted the legs on upside-down first try – had to unscrew everything
- Wrestled the backrest for 15 minutes – alignment holes were tighter than skinny jeans
- Sweat pouring off my nose when the lumbar support snapped into place unexpectedly
Took me 90 minutes when the box promised “15-minute assembly”. Felt like IKEA’s evil twin designed this.
Testing Period: The Real Deal
Sat on it for a full work week. Here’s the nitty-gritty:
- First hour: Felt like sinking into marshmallows – legit amazing
- Hour 3: Butt started going numb during budget meetings
- Day 5: That “cloud comfort”? More like lumpy mashed potatoes
- Armrests wobbled whenever I leaned to grab coffee
- Cushion dents appeared where my bony ass sits
Biggest headache? The “premium” lumbar support popped out twice mid-call. Had to jam a rolled sock behind my back as backup.
Final Verdict
After a month of backaches and regrets:
- Paid $300 for glorified fluff – cushions lost support faster than my New Year’s resolutions
- Not built for daily abuse – feels like it’ll implode if my cat jumps on it
Honestly? Save your cash unless you sit less than 2 hours daily. I’m back hunting thrift stores for old-man recliners.
