Best chair on Reddit

522 reviews from r/buildapc, r/OfficeChairs, r/BuyItForLife and 59 more subreddits

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Herman Miller

4.7

(156)

"I think that's your best bet."

"Also consider an ergocentric geocentric or tcentric with a multi tilt mechanism to dial in a seat angle that works for your quads."

"Its design emphasizes ergonomic comfort, and it offers fantastic lumbar support with a breathable mesh back."

"It’s got a strong build and really good back support, especially if you get the right size."

"It’s super breathable because of the mesh, which helps in warm weather."

"The Herman Miller Aeron excels in breathability with its mesh design."

"The Herman Miller Aeron and Steelcase Leap are consistently rated among the best for long hours of sitting due to their superior ergonomics and adjustability."

"**Herman Miller Aeron**: A legendary ergonomic chair with adjustable lumbar support, breathable mesh material, and customizable settings for posture and comfort."

"If you need strong lumbar support and all-day comfort, the Herman Miller Embody is a great option."

"Based on my experience, the Herman Miller Aeron Chair is a game-changer for back pain."

Steelcase

4.7

(98)

"It’s highly adjustable, provides excellent lumbar support, and its build quality is top-notch."

"I’ve noticed a significant difference in how my back feels after long workdays."

"It made a significant difference in my posture and comfort."

"The Leap provides excellent lumbar support and adjustability."

"**Steelcase Gesture**: Designed to support a wide range of postures, this chair features adjustable armrests."

"The Steelcase Leap is another high-end choice that provides excellent back support."

"I’ve had chronic lower back pain and found that the Steelcase Leap significantly reduced discomfort."

"Like others said, I bought a Steelcase Leap V2 for $250ish."

"I picked up a used Steelcase Leap v2 for 300 a few years ago from them."

"Got a Stealcase Leap back in 2020 for $325 shipped from SeatingMind.com."

Herman Miller Aeron

4.9

(24)

"I bought a Herman Miller Aeron, with middle of the road options about 8 years ago, and it's still going strong."

"As other comments said and I have to agree the Herman Miller Aeron is an excellent choice!"

"Herman Miller Aeron."

"Herman Miller Aeron (Size B): Known for its top-tier ergonomic support."

"It's like sitting on a cloud."

"The (used) Aeron was the most important."

"Cannot beat the 12 year warranty and quality."

"Used aeron."

"The Aeron is the most comfortable for me."

"It's the best thing for my computer I ever bought."

Haworth

4.4

(25)

"I found a Haworth zody for £100."

"If it's less than 7 years warranty you should remove it from your list. So only Haworth remains."

"Honestly, cannot recommend the Haworth Soji enough."

"Had really good luck with both of them and they have like a 12 year warranty"

"After a ton of research I went with a Haworth Zody chair and I love it."

"Haworth Fern. We have them in the office and I love them."

"6’3 here wfh/game in a Haworth Fern or Mirra 1."

"I strongly recommend you try it as the normal seating position is quite leaned back."

"The Fern checks all the boxes."

"I financed a Haworth Fern & love it. I like ergonomic focused relief more than cushy seating."

SecretLab

4.6

(19)

"It’s not even a debate, this is the answer."

"I love my secretlab chair."

"Had real office chairs for a long time and changed to a secret labs and since then I don't have any back pains."

"Go for a Secret Lab."

"I’ve been really happy with my Secretlab chair for work from home."

"I have a SL Titan XL with the lumbar pillow and its very comfortable."

"I have a Secret Labs Titan XL (cause I am a fatboy). It's the best chair I have ever had."

"Secret Lab makes some good chairs. Mine is still like new after about 6 years of owning it."

"I spent €600 on a secret lab chair I can spend up to 12 hours per day in."

"I own a Secret Lab chair. I’ve had it since 2017. Still as comfortable as when I got it."

IKEA

4.4

(18)

"I've got one from Ikea - Markus. Love it."

"I would look at the ikea Markus or järvfjället. It’s a mesh chair, but one of the most comfortable I’ve owned."

"IKEA Antilop is awesome."

"Most comfortable chair I have sat at a desk in."

"I believe if you’re going to buy from IKEA, the Markus is the best one recommended."

"IKEA Markus is a good choice."

"I honestly just got a good chair from IKEA. Haven't failed me yet since 2020."

"My ikea chair has been going strong for 4 years at least"

"Ikea Markus is a decent choice."

"I like my IKEA Markus chair."

Steelcase Leap V2

4.8

(13)

"Ended up sticking with the Steelcase. Amazing chair with great options for adjustability."

"Bought a Steelcase leap V2 with all the additional upgrades."

"It's been phenomenal and I got it for around $400."

"A far better chair than just about anything outside of a Herman Miller."

"Chair feels brand spanking new."

"It's been fantastic."

"Best chair for that price or with under $1k you can probably buy re-manufactured HM Aerons"

"Still love it."

"I have a refurbished one that's like 7 years old now and has no issues."

"Best chair I’ve ever used"

Secretlab

4.3

(12)

"It’s designed with a wider seat and better lumbar support, ideal for taller or heavier individuals."

"I've had my SecretLab Titan since the start of the pandemic and it's great."

"I just got a secret lab titan evo last week. Phenomenal chair."

"I’ve had a Secret Lab Titan for ~6 yrs and it’s great."

"SecretLabs Titan is super comfortable."

"Secretlab's Titan Evo is a fantastic choice."

"I picked up a Secretlab Titan Evo because I needed something that supported my lower back."

"SecretLab Titan."

"Although it’s a gaming chair, the Titan Evo has firm yet supportive cushioning."

"Secretlab chairs are stylish and recline well, though not as plush as La-Z-Boy."

Steelcase Gesture

4.8

(9)

"Steelcase Gesture with OEM headrest."

"Steelcase Gesture. Stopped all my back issues."

"Awesome chair."

"Good office chairs are built like tanks, so even used ones have years and years of life in them."

"It offers 12 years of warranty, and it's very comfortable."

"The chair is a beast"

"I love the Gesture and Leap chairs"

"I’ve heard recommendations for the Steelcase Gesture."

"I settled on a Steelcase Gesture, the back support is almost as good but the arms are fully adjustable."

#10

Herman Miller Embody

4.7

(7)

"Just find the money for a Herman Miller Embody and be done with it."

"It’s amazing."

"It legitimately helped straighten my severe scoliosis."

"They are great."

"I can really recommend Herman Miller office chairs."

"I bought a used Embody and feel great after an 8 hour day in it."

"The Herman Miller Embody remains the best back support I’ve ever had in a chair, but the armrests suck."

#11

Secret Labs

4.1

(7)

"Secret lab all the way."

"I love my secret labs chair."

"I personally love my Secret Lab chair, especially since it’s more budget friendly."

"I use a secret lab chair - make sure to get the correct size using their size chart."

"I have a Secretlabs and for me, it was the best thing I've purchased."

"Whatever chair you do decide I highly recommend you make sure it can swivel."

"I've heard stellar things about Secret Labs from people I know personally."

#12

Tripp Trapp

4.7

(6)

"I love our Tripp trapp."

"Tripp trap best one!!!! They can use it for really long time."

"I love the Tripp trapp but I strongly considered the bugaboo."

"I acquired a used Tripp trapp and bought the updated baby seat and harness and absolutely love it."

"I love our tripp trapp!! Tripp trapp pros: feels incredibly sturdy, grows with baby."

"Love our Tripp Trapp. So many pros: it’s adjustability, ergonomics for baby eating."

#13

Staples

4.2

(6)

"I can't recommend the $99 Staples Hyken technical mesh chair more highly."

"I use a staples dexley that’s ~$160 rn."

"I have the staples hyken and its great with a long warranty."

"Go to Staples and sit on a Dexley."

"If you want a new chair, I would go for a staples chair."

"This chair from staples has served me really well for 5 years."

#14

Steelcase Amia

4.8

(5)

"I am extremely excited to try it."

"It is a god send for my desk setup."

"The difference from my crappy Amazon chair is night and day."

"I absolutely love it."

"It’s a really kickass ergo chair for the money"

#15

Ergocentric

4.8

(5)

"Ergocentric Aircentric 3 from Staples, comes with a 12-year warranty."

"Ergocentric Aircentric 3. It’s a Canadian brand available at Staples."

"There are chairs at every price point with adjustable height backrest: Ergocentric Aircentric, Ergocentric tCentric, Sitmatic, Neutral Posture, OM Seating, Lifeform chairs, Body Bilt."

"Much better quality than the chairs on your list."

"The Ergocentric Aircentric from Staples has a backrest where the whole thing moves up and down."

#16

Sihoo

4.0

(6)

"Sihoo/musso/furnitura, yan yung brands na pinagpilian ko sanang bilhin at around 9-15k range."

"VERY reasonably priced and my partner and I both love ours."

"Adjustable ang chair so goods yan."

"Best one at its price range :D"

#17

Branch

4.2

(5)

"I bought the Branch Verve chair over a year ago and I absolutely love it."

"My daughter and I both have the Verve chair by Branch."

"It's comfortable. Much more comfortable than any gaming chair I've tried"

"I’m 6’2 and 210. Solid height, good back support, and good comfortability on the bum."

"Find it really comfortable."

#18

Steelcase Leap

4.8

(4)

"Get a refurbished Steelcase Leap from Crandall Office"

"The remanufactured Steelcase Leap, specifically from Crandall office, who puts extra cushioning in the seat, sounds like the chair for you."

"Either will outlast you."

"Refurbished Steelcase leap on eBay for ~$230."

#19

Humanscale

4.5

(4)

"My 13yo has a used Freedom and loves it."

"I just ordered a Humanscale Freedom with headrest from a reseller for 330."

"It encourages subtle movements, which I think helped me."

"I have the humanscale freedom and Herman Miller embody with atlas headrest."

#20

Ikea

4.3

(4)

"Go for ikea will never go wrong."

"IKEA!! It’s so easy to clean, which is soooo key."

"Honestly i love my $10 ikea one that i got off marketplace."

"Ikea has proper industrial designers, ensuring ergonomic products."

#21

Autonomous

4.0

(4)

"It works well for me, and I love the design."

"I have an Autonomous Ergochair Pro and I have been enjoying it for the past 3 years."

"The chair ergo has a headrest and cushion seatrest which I really enjoy sitting cross-legged."

"The Chair Ergo has great lumbar support and thick cushion foam for long hours of sitting."

#22

Abiie

5.0

(3)

"Absolutely love it with no complaints."

"Totally glad I found it. So nice, easy to clean."

"I love our Abiie Beyond chairs which are basically a knock-off Tripp Trapp but imo a little more user friendly."

#23

4.0

(1)

"I have my eye on a Catnapper zero gravity chair for my next upgrade."

#70

Hon Ignition

4.0

(1)

"Hon Ignition, Hon Convergence, & Staples airCentric are great inexpensive chairs."

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