Best desk chair on Reddit
147 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/editors, r/homeoffice and 24 more subreddits
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#1
Herman Miller
4.9
(42)
"Highly recommend"
"I got a used Aeron chair for... I want to say $400. Considering how much time I spend sitting in it, it's more than worth every penny."
"I spent months looking daily for a Herman Miller Aeron to pop up at a good price and one finally did."
"I bought a refurbished aeron on eBay for $500. Absolutely worth it."
"Go get a used herman or similar at an office reseller."
"I love it. Look into used chairs."
"Go to an office liquidator warehouse and get it for half the cost."
"I've seen them 20y old, and look almost like new."
"I would suggest looking for a used office equipment reseller and get a 2nd hand Herman Miller Aeron chair."
"Two brands were heavily recommended for quality, ergonomic chairs."
#2
Steelcase
4.7
(28)
"One of the best values out there imo, using code *SAFR30* for 30% off."
"The Steelcase is so much more adjustable."
"I've gotten 3 so far in the $200 range."
"I would get a used chair."
"I live and breathe by my Steelcase Gesture."
"The difference for my back was night and day."
"It’s actually comfortable to sit again!"
"I like the stealcase 'gesture'."
"Scored a Steelcase for $100"
"Very comfortable post recovery"
#3
IKEA
4.0
(7)
"By far the best option in that price range."
"No trouble at all"
"I find the ikea office chairs to be pretty good for the price."
"Within that budget, can personally recommend IKEA Markus."
"I have a Markus from 2015 - back when they actually used real leather."
"I would say Ikea Markus as a budget option, but even that's $290 now."
"Bearable stuff"
#4
Secretlab
4.8
(5)
"I have the XL secret labs chair and I love it."
"Still in perfect condition"
"It's a champion."
"Super supportive and comfy!"
"Cheaper option"
#5
Secret Lab
4.4
(5)
"It is larger, well made and has a great warranty."
"By far the best desk chair I have gotten."
"I find it pretty darn comfortable."
"High quality."
"The lumbar and neck support are adjustable so I find it works great."
#6
Branch
4.0
(4)
"Its been excellent and reliable."
"We like them."
"I wouldn’t recommend anything “gamer”."
"[Branch Task chair](https://www.branchfurniture.com/products/task-chair)"
#7
Autonomous
3.8
(4)
"I have an autonomous AI chair at work (and at home) and it is the best chair I've ever had."
"Great lumbar support and adjustability."
"In my experience, the Pro is worth the investment."
"Wasn't for me"
#8
Staples
4.3
(3)
"I have zero complaints whatsoever."
"They're basically the same, ones just bigger."
"You could afford a Staples Driscott for your partner."
#9
Aeron
5.0
(2)
"High-end"
"One of the best things I’ve ever bought"
#10
La-Z-Boy
5.0
(2)
"Cushioned, reclines, high backed"
"Didn't pinch hips when sitting in"
#11
HON
4.5
(2)
"Love them."
"Is also a great pick."
#12
Flash Furniture
4.5
(2)
"Absolutely wonderful."
"I'm using it now, so far so good."
#13
Desky
4.0
(2)
"Get the Desky Adjustable High Back Mesh Chair."
"You might want to consider the Desky Pro+ Ergonomic Chair. It’s it has a wide seat and has ergonomic support."
#14
Ikea
3.5
(2)
"The tall back ikea chair has legit been better than any Herman Miller chair."
"Personally I like Ikea Langfjall, the shape is really comfy."
#15
RH
5.0
(1)
"I like my chair as the back is wide and flat."
#16
Humansolution
5.0
(1)
"Expensive as hell, but so worth it."
#17
Nouhaus
5.0
(1)
"I would like to recommend here Nouhaus 3D Ergonomic, this stand out best for me."
#18
SitOnIt
5.0
(1)
"I got this one for about 300 and I really like it"
#19
Ergonomic Home
5.0
(1)
"If you want the BEST chair bar none."
#20
Ebern Designs
5.0
(1)
"I got this one for Bar prep and LOVED IT!"
#21
Wirecutter
5.0
(1)
"Wire cutter recommended this and I bought and am very very happy with it"
#22
Seating Concepts
5.0
(1)
"Behold the true BIFL big boy chair poster child."
#23
Loot Studios
5.0
(1)
"Complete bar set with NPCs"
#24
X-Chair
5.0
(1)
"Love it"
#25
Nuova Contessa
5.0
(1)
"High end chair"
#26
Realspace
5.0
(1)
"I never had any issues over six year time we were there. Everyone seemed to like them, myself included."
#27
Serta
5.0
(1)
"Hecka comfortable and supportive"
#28
Humanscale
5.0
(1)
"Best chair you’ll ever own"
#29
Formway
5.0
(1)
"Standard issue for banks and corporates around the country"
#30
Uplift
5.0
(1)
"Small spaces"
#31
Pipersong
5.0
(1)
"Worth it"
#32
PB
5.0
(1)
"Worth the money"
#33
BOSS
4.0
(1)
"Has a 400lb weight limit and is fully ergonomic."
#34
Varitask
4.0
(1)
"I have one of these and I enjoy it."
#35
Shaquille O'Neal
4.0
(1)
"They are fairly overbuilt and also have a great deal of padding."
#36
Tempur-Pedic
4.0
(1)
"I took the headrest off as that part did not fit."
#37
Lay-Z-Boy
4.0
(1)
"It's reasonably comfortable."
#38
WorkPro
4.0
(1)
"Is a great chair for bad back."
#39
Ergoal
4.0
(1)
"I have one of their chairs and it's pretty nice."
#40
Ergochair
4.0
(1)
"The Ergochair is worth the investment despite cheaper alternatives."
#41
Vae Victis
4.0
(1)
"Good looking sturdy designed stuff"
#42
Gracewindale
4.0
(1)
"Good looking sturdy designed stuff"
#43
West Elm
4.0
(1)
"Cute"
#44
VariDesk
4.0
(1)
"Affordable and versatile"
#45
Costco
4.0
(1)
"About the same price"
#46
Madison Seating
3.0
(1)
"Hit or miss reviews"
#47
Clatina
3.0
(1)
"Chairs like the Clatina Mellet (and clones) on Amazon"
#48
Ergonomic Chair
2.0
(1)
"My shoulder hurts from typing on my current chair."
#49
Amazon
2.0
(1)
"Too small, head-rest is annoying"
#50
DXRacer
1.0
(1)
"They refused to honour the warranty"
#51
Shaq
1.0
(1)
"I do NOT recommend it. I had to buy a seat cushion cause it was killing my tailbone. Disappointing for a $500 chair."
#52
Cushion Lab
NaN
(0)
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