Best home office chair on Reddit
222 reviews from r/DevelEire, r/OfficeChairs, r/CasualUK and 21 more subreddits
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#1
Herman Miller
4.8
(67)
"Second hand Herman Miller Aeron."
"I can really recommend Herman Miller office chairs."
"Definitely check Craigslist and the like for office closures that might be selling them cheap."
"You can get reconditioned Aerons for about half retail price. They're basically good as new."
"The nicest thing I've ever sat on for long periods of time!"
"Herman miller!"
"I love - works for a short person."
"Herman Miller Aeron: Very popular, very comfy."
"Reach out to Wellworking - they gave me a discount on a fully specced up Herman miller"
"Going to steer towards the Gesture as people have noted that HM is not the best for crossed legged sitting."
#2
Steelcase
4.7
(42)
"Best investment for WFH."
"I currently have a Leap v2, super comfortable."
"Great luck with a refurbished steel case leap from Crandall’s."
"I would definitely check them out!"
"Aircentric 3"
"Some options include Steelcase Leap."
"Steelcase Leap. It’s the best chair I’ve ever owned by far."
"I've had a leap v2 for years now and really like it."
"I’m now loving my Gesture!"
"I've had the same one for 5 years and it still feels brand new."
#3
IKEA
4.3
(20)
"When I changed jobs to one that was wfh I asked her about a home office chair and she told me to go to IKEA, spend about £100 and sit in it properly."
"Despite your final comment, I reckon for value, you still can't beat Ikea Markus."
"Markus is very comfortable."
"IKEA’s “MARKUS”, just take the side arms off and away you go."
"Worth every cents."
"They made a huge difference."
"I've used a IKEA Markus (fabric version) for years and years at home office."
"I bought a Markus chair in IKEA about 7 years ago and I love it."
"This is a solid chair."
"Listen, if you want a good, lasting chair on a decent budget; Ikea Markus."
#4
Secret Lab
4.8
(14)
"I got one for my gamer boyfriend for a birthday about 3 years ago and it's still going strong."
"For me it's perfect and 5 years later it's still as good as the day I bought it comfort wise."
"Couldn't recommend it enough."
"Im been comfiest on my secret lab their starting at €350"
"I got a secret lab chair. Spent €450 (I think) on it - for the larger model. Would highly recommend."
"Is great for the money"
"Secret Lab. I spend 8-9hrs a day in my chair and it's the only brand that doesn't cause me more pain."
"If you have the budget then a SecretLabs chair is the way to go."
"Get yourself a secret labs or paracon gaming chair your back will thank you."
"I invested in a SecretLabs Titan office chair and it's been the most comfortable office chair I've sat in."
#5
Staples
3.6
(5)
"Out of all of them my favorite is the Hyken chair from Staples. Great chair!"
"Good for shorter folks and less than $200."
"Good for shorter folks and less than $200."
"While Herman Miller is the one of the best you can get, I finally found something that is comfy for my size."
"Those cheap staples chairs are garbage, generally speaking."
#6
Costco
4.3
(4)
"Wifey uses it to work from home, and loves it."
"It’s very affordable, and comfortable."
"Maybe an executive chair from Costco or Sam's club?"
"I just got this about a month ago, only difference is the bottom of mine is mesh."
#7
Autonomous
4.3
(4)
"The difference is really huuuge."
"Autonomous which is a merryfair rebrand is having a sale right now."
"Is pretty good chair."
"They are priced right and are pretty good quality as far as I am concerned."
#8
Humanscale
4.3
(3)
"Humanscale brand is very good, especially if you can get one refurbished."
"Staples Hyken."
"Humanscale."
#9
Haworth
4.0
(3)
"I'm loving my Haworth Zody, 350€ second hand with all the extras."
"Haworth Fern or Embody."
"Haworth Lively comes to mind but I dont know if they sell it in the US."
#10
HAG
4.5
(2)
"I love the HAG Capisco chair as I like its versatility."
"Personally I love capisco by hag."
#11
Dawson Hinds
4.5
(2)
"Still using it and it's as good as new."
"We both love them."
#12
Sihoo
4.5
(2)
"VERY reasonably priced and my partner and I both love ours."
"I'm in the same situation and have been looking at this Sihoo one."
#13
Naspaluro
4.0
(2)
"Totally fine for me."
"I just bought this from Amazon £40 and it’s totally fine for me."
#14
Office Chair Guide
4.0
(2)
"Recommendations here: [https://wfhgearguide.com/2023-wfh-office-chair-guide/]"
"I think number 3 in this guide is going to be the closest you'll come to a great chair at that price."
#15
Branch
4.0
(2)
"I have the Branch Ergonomic chair and find it really comfortable."
"Branch ergonomic chair for features and comfort."
#16
Buro
4.0
(2)
"Buro Metro chair:
* https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/buro-metro-executive-chair-polished-base-with-arms-black-bumetrpabk"
"Buro metro. Bought that and the ikea Markus and returned the Markus within a week."
#17
Variable Balans
5.0
(1)
"I love me (as does anyone who has gotten on that i know) [Variable Balans kneeling chair]"
#18
Triton Lab
5.0
(1)
"...triton lab makes some amazingly comfortable chairs, durable and you can always swap the skin on your chairs if they wear out."
#19
BTOD
5.0
(1)
"Look on btod.com for like new refurbished chairs at a step discount."
#20
A
5.0
(1)
"The best one I've found for those qualities is (surprisingly) A"
#21
N/A
5.0
(1)
"I wound up on a yoga exercise ball... I had NO idea how much regular back ache I had before."
#22
Egan's
5.0
(1)
"Buy a chair from there and it’ll last forever."
#23
SIHOO
5.0
(1)
"I got one of these SIHOO OFFICE DESK CHAIR couple of years ago. It was such a good purchase."
#24
Ergocentric
5.0
(1)
"Ergocentric is a Canadian company that has exactly what you are looking for. :) The GeoCentric is budget-friendly."
#25
Criterion
5.0
(1)
"They last forever, you already like it and you can pick one up pre-owned for under 200 bucks easy."
#26
Ergonomic Chair
5.0
(1)
"I picked up a £1000 ergonomic fully adjustable chair for £200 which had been reupholstered from a refurb site."
#27
Lazboy
5.0
(1)
"My friend who is 6.4 and 270 pound ish swears by Lazboy Aberdeen."
#28
Sit Bones
5.0
(1)
"Literally the best chair I've ever sat on and it's made locally."
#29
Flex Task Operator
4.0
(1)
"I have this one: https://www.huntoffice.ie/flex-task-operator-office-chair-black-frame."
#30
Blue Whale
4.0
(1)
"Blue whale gaming chair on Amazon if you want a racer under 200."
#31
Arteil
4.0
(1)
"Has anyone tried an Arteil chair? Made in Freo, decent looking for about $400."
#32
CorporateSpec
4.0
(1)
"I've used CorporateSpec a couple of times, would recommend."
#33
Gaming Bucket Chair
4.0
(1)
"I got a good gaming bucket chair on eBay for £70, very comfortable."
#34
PUKAMI
4.0
(1)
"A gaming chair has all the ergonomic functions of an office chair without the price tag."
#35
HaG
4.0
(1)
"...euro brands like HaG, RH logic, Vitra etc.... which are just as good as those US brands often recommended on here"
#36
Razer
4.0
(1)
"I personally like the chairs from Razer."
#37
Artiel
4.0
(1)
"Check out Artiel."
#38
Jysk
4.0
(1)
"They are mint."
#39
World Market
4.0
(1)
"It’s a velvet chair and comfy but it doesn’t look like an ugly office chair"
#40
SecretLab
4.0
(1)
"I love my SecretLab Titan series."
#41
Officeworks
4.0
(1)
"I bought the Scarborough chair from Officeworks for $200, and I’ve been happy with it."
#42
Desky
4.0
(1)
"Switched back and forth"
#43
Office Boffins
4.0
(1)
"The chair I bought was £70 & is comfortable enough for me."
#44
Temple and Webster
4.0
(1)
"Temple and Webster have a range and are good to order form online."
#45
Empire Office Furniture
4.0
(1)
"Empire Office Furniture Brisbane/Qld. Quality product at Officeworks prices."
#46
Burrows
4.0
(1)
"Paid $450 for a good comfy Burrows one."
#47
HBADA
4.0
(1)
"It should be fit your height."
#48
J&K Hopkins
4.0
(1)
"I was really happy with their recommendation."
#49
HJH Office
4.0
(1)
"For a quarter of the price it ain't bad."
#50
Boulies
4.0
(1)
"Boulies Master Series! I have one and it has adjustable lumbar support built into the chair."
#51
John Lewis
4.0
(1)
"I got this one from John Lewis recently and I’m happy enough with it."
#52
NOUHAUS
4.0
(1)
"Is one of the good choice."
#53
121 Office Furniture
4.0
(1)
"I can confirm that it's still as."
#54
Elite Office Furniture
4.0
(1)
"I’ve recommended this to folks in my ofc."
#55
Serta
4.0
(1)
"Still going strong a few years in with my Serta chair from Sam's Club."
#56
Gaming Chair
4.0
(1)
"I bought a gaming chair, as they’re designed to actually be comfortable for extended periods of time."
#57
Clatina
4.0
(1)
"Here is a decent budget option that has similar ergonomics."
#58
Hon
4.0
(1)
"I have a Hon Ignition. The chair is great."
#59
Corporate Spec
4.0
(1)
"Corporate Spec do some good refurbished chairs."
#60
Paracon
4.0
(1)
"Does great gaming chairs, very comfortable."
#61
Argos
4.0
(1)
"Argos do a basic but very decent office chair well within your budget."
#62
Ergohuman
4.0
(1)
"Great chairs, mine has been excellent for the 6 months I've had it."
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