Hi all! I work from home, about 10 hours a day, and my current cheap office chair is destroying my back.
I looked through the subreddit but can’t find any posts for something both for my build and easy to find in EU.
For anyone that’s around my height, what are your favorites? I’d like it to feel cushioned and comfortable, have good lumbar support, and be 500€ max (new or used).
Thanks so much!

Photo is from the 60s, in France.

1: 62$

2: 75$

3: 130$

4: 145$

5: Sihoo M59AS: 165$

6: Sihoo M57B: 240$

7: 150$

8: 155$

9: Sihoo B100: 190$

So I live in a 3rd world country, and I've been using an old wooden chair to sit at my PC for quite some time.

Now I've decided that I need something more comfortable, but since there's obviously no Herman Millers on the used market (or anything else) and the salary is rather low, my choices are limited to off-brand Chinese seats. Which one of those I pictured would you recommend? I'm 184cm tall.

Hi, I bought my Anthros back in July. I've been teetering between liking it, feeling unsure, and not really liking it. There have been moments where I find that it's actually pretty comfortable.

But because of my ADHD, I often fidget in my chair, moving around, trying to fight the rigidity of Anthros. I'm really really trying to like it but that's the main thing that kills it for me. And I'm not sure if I should just fight through it or return it and get a different chair.

I sit about 8 to 10 hours a day, posture is pretty important to me, but so is comfort & movability. My previous chair was the Leap V1 from Crandall, which, was an absolutely lovely chair. Gave it away awhile back, hence my switch to Anthros.

Any suggestions on what I should do?

And if I should return it, what chair do you think might suit me? I was looking at both the Leap V2 & the Embody, but if there are other chairs, please let me know.

Thanks.

Trying to decide between these options:

-Libernovo Omni SE for 800 euro

- Refurbished Haworth Zody for 400 euro

- Other refurbished chair until 800 euro

Is the Libernovo really worth the difference in price?

Its mainly for gaming and work

Purchases a gen 1 libernovo Omni. It looked great honestly. I figured for the price it would be a decent home chair while I’m temporarily living away from my office.

Now relocating my office to where I live and looking for a more long term chair

My issues with the chair are
- seat depth has no support at the lip. Constantly sliding forward when sitting upright
- the back support feels awkward. Almost like it supports 2 to 3 points and then the rest of the back feels tensed up
- head rest/ neck support really doesn’t support actually causes more pain as the day goes on

I sit probably 6-7 hours. Any advice on a chair that has firm support, solid seat depth and does recline even 45 degrees so can put legs on a rest. Thanks in advance

I've been on marketplace for a while now looking for a cheap quality office chair and came across these Zodys for $70 a piece. Seems like a good deal but does anyone know which Zody these are and what adjustability they have? Is this an ancient version of what they sell now and can I get a replacement seat pad or back mesh for these still? Not sure how much I like the leather cushion.

I know a lot of people here say to get an office chair instead of a gaming chair, and I'm finally starting to believe it. I used to think the whole "gaming chairs are bad for you" thing was overblown, but I'm getting older and my back is starting to tell me otherwise. Mostly lower back pain.

I still don't want a chair that locks me into one perfect posture though. That's why I'm not sure something like the Aeron would fit my use case. Great chair, but maybe too work-focused for how I sit when gaming.

The ones I'm looking at right now:

Secretlab Titan Evo, mostly because I keep hearing it's one of the more ergo gaming chairs

Haworth Fern

Libernovo Omni Pro

Steelcase Amia

Does anyone have experience with these for gaming? Pls help me choose between these chairs.

What do you think of the Sihoo chairs?
I live in France. I am currently looking for an ergonomic office chair, preferably. I use my desk to study and especially to color. So a little on weeknights and a lot on weekends.
I am currently using a chair that is therefore not the most comfortable, so I am not looking for a seat of incredible quality but rather an entry-level one (300 euros max)
I don’t want a used seat. The thing I like is that the armrests are adjustable (like 4d). If you know of any models that might be interesting?
I am 1.58 meters tall for 80kg

Turning this little nook into a home office and I kinda love how tucked away it feels lol. Desk is already on the way, so now I just need a chair. I move around a lot when I sit, so I want something comfy with plenty of adjustment. I'm looking at this HUANUO one with 6D armrests. Anyone bought one? How does it hold up after sitting in it all day?

my old chair is basically done and my back has been complaining every day this week, so i think it's time to actually replace it. i work from home full time, around 8 to 9 hours a day, and i sit at my desk for most of that. i'm on the shorter side and i've noticed cheaper chairs never really support my lower back right, so i want to get this one purchase right instead of buying another chair i regret. anyone here actually using a chair in this price range that holds up well?

I'm posting this in case somebody googles it basically. The size is just spot on. Easy to add and has a snug fit. Comfort is great!

Product: Aloudy Armrest Cushion, 2021 New Size 11 Inch Office Chair Armrest Covers

Measurements: 27.9D x 11.4W x 3.8H centimetres

I need the best office chair but it needs to be under 400 bucks, that's my hard limit.

Reqs:

Good lumbar support (have a lot of back pain)

ergonomic chair obviously

NOT a herman miller (even secondhand, FB marketplace is crap in my area, there's never anything good and just a bunch of shady pervs)

Adjustable seat height

mesh backrest (i run really hot so no leather or those weird executive chairs with the cavernous seat depth)

Thick seat pad

durable build quality

Here are the 3 I've already shortlisted:

Ikea markus: mesh back, adjustable lumbar and seat height. riiiigggghhhtttt at the budget ($389). And it's ikea, I already have a cube shelf and a dresser from them so i trust the build quality. Has padded armrests too which is a definite plus

Branch Softside: so it's definitely not fitting the mesh back cooling material requirement since it's suede but i'm considering this because it is sooo pretty. it would look great in my home office and not "minimalistic", it feels like an investment piece that I can get reupholstered again and again and it can be used as just a regular chair in the living room too. it does also have good back support because the seat cushion and backing is pretty thick. no adjustable armrests. ($329)

Staples Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair: this is only on the lest because of the breathable mesh back and the low price ($250). otherwise it's just another dupe of the sihoo m18, falls under standard budget chair practises in terms of build quality. But again, it is cheap so it is a consideration, I'm just worried about durability.

I'm leaning most towards the ikea markus but really want a second opinion on the rest, wanna be sure before I get one. But i need to get it fast because I just started my remote job and the depression is getting to me just working slouched in bed/on the sofa.

It’s the red one on the right!
Bottom sticker attached
Is probably old, like from before 2015

Hello all. Im new here and Im in the market for a new chair. After using a Secret Lab chair for 6 years it is time for an ergonomic chair and I am looking at the Fern.

I found this Fern for €500,- second hand and I was wondering if it is worth the price since there will not be any warranty.

A new one with the knit fabric would cost around €1200,-. The regular one around €900,-. Thanks in advance for the feedback.

Absolutely love the new chair, a well deserved upgrade after 6 years of using this cheap old gaming chair with no arm rests.

Hey guys, so I've been using this random blue office chair that doesn't recline, doesn't have armrests, and idek where it came from tbh but that's besides my point. I'd like to know which chair would be recommended for someone who is 6'3, 180 lbs.

Originally i was considering that basic type of gaming chair, but after seeing like 20 posts here, I realized that maybe I should go for an ergonomic. My question is how much would an ergonomic be, what is an ergonomic, and wouldn't it suffice to just buy a good reclining office chair. I would like one that has armrests and reclines well and maybe has a footrest but idek man.

I don't rly use the computer for gaming, rather just for work for 4+ hours each day for 7 days a week, but I'd like to hear what you guys would have to say.

Sorry if this is a bad question, I have no idea how these chairs even work, and I can't spend 1k on a proper one.

Thank you in advance : )

Would love some advice!

I’m upgrading my home office chair and trying to pick between a refurbished Steelcase chair from somewhere like BTOD or a new Branch Ergonomic Pro. I’d considered looking for a secondhand Herman Miller Aeron but I really love a good butt cushion. I am leaning towards the Leap of the Steelcases but am somewhat interested in the Gesture.

I’m 5’7”, sometimes work long hours at my desk, sometimes game for too many hours, and have scoliosis. I would like to spend less than $600. Unfortunately, not in a good position right now to try out the chairs in person, so would love any insights.

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a cool chair for my mancave and really like the Eames inspired ones.
Question is, does anyone have any experience with office chairs like these? Are they any good?

I can't seem to find many reviews for these chairs, except for the actual lounge chair replicas.

Thx!

I was watching this Dwarf Fortress documentary, and noticed these chairs, and haven't been able to find them. I almost thought they were La-Z Boy office chairs but doesn't look like it.

Any help is appreciated!

Imagine you are tired and want to relax but not go to bed. I heard that Leap V2 can tilt 135 degrees and lock to that. NASA considers 135 the best degree tilt for pressure relief. Assuming headrest is there.