The seat on these two is U-shaped rather than flat, dipping slightly through the middle so the body settles into it and stays there instead of sliding forward across a level plane. It measures 18-in wide by 18-in deep with 17.5-in of ground clearance, and the backrest above it is deliberately wide, sponge-filled over a rubber wood core so it gives like a cushion while still supporting like a solid frame. What holds all of it up is worth spelling out, because 400 lb is a high rating for a chair this compact: a sturdy H-shaped structure runs between the powder-coated metal legs, and a reinforced cross-shaped frame ties the whole thing together, spreading the load rather than letting it sit on four separate joints. The powder coating keeps the metal from rusting or chipping where shoes catch it. The covering is faux PVC leather, which is the practical argument for this pair over fabric: it wipes clean in seconds, so a spilled glass or greasy fingers do not become a permanent feature, and that makes them work in a living room, kitchen or restaurant equally. Non-slip foot pads cap the legs and keep the floor free of scratch marks. Each chair measures 18.5-in by 18-in by 29-in and the pair weighs 23 lb together.