Do swivel barrel chairs hold up over time?

This is the most common durability concern. In r/BuyItForLife, owners report some budget swivel mechanisms developing a tilt or wobble within a year or two, and one r/furniture reviewer flagged uneven craftsmanship and foam on a barrel chair they bought. Higher review-count swivel models tend to fare better, but a stated weight rating and a metal swivel base are worth confirming.