I had a moment of panic this week My parents came to visit for a day, both of which are fat. My dad is easily 350+ and my mom is probably around 250. My dad has diabetes (surprise) and is pretty close to losing a foot. He tried sitting on our couch for a bit, but it was hurting his leg. He decided there was a better place to sit.....my wife's computer chair. Both of us held our breaths as he took a seat, and while it groaned like a butter golem getting their 4th plate at a buffet, it held. I decided to look up the weight limit on the chair, which is 230 lbs, and have decided I must write the company a good review. He may have taken years off the life of the chair, but it somehow didn't fall apart.