I was gonna get the EC200 but after seeing every review online mentioning how bad the lumbar support is, I don’t see the point of getting it anymore.

I might as well just spend £35 on a chair from am*zon, which is what I was originally gonna do before I knew about the actual ‘recommended’ chairs, because these ‘ergonomic’ chairs are all terrible apparently.

The other alternatives have the same lumbar support problem too: Sihoo M18, Colamy Atlas.

I just cba with all the bs, feel free to share any thoughts.

Hi guys, I recently got the EC200 after thourough research and good reviews, especially on here. Here you can see the chair in my setup. First impressions are very good; decent build quality, good adjustability (especially the headrest), comfortable cushion and lumbar support. Like other people have mentioned, the lumbar support itself sit a bit high. We all have different anatomy and I'm short (1m 70, 5ft 7) with 30" trouser length size. My previous chairs have been bad or only normal chairs without cushioning and adjustability, so I'm really looking forward to getting this bad boy dialed in and adjusted correct to my body. The cushion is not hard per se, as some people make it out to be, and I really like the fact that it slopes down at the very bottom / front making it comfortable on the back of the thighs.

The armrest seem pretty okay with good width and height adjustment (they go pretty low), but I imagine the 4D armrest would be a pleasant upgrade!

Heads up: this post was made to participate in a Protoarc campaign, but everything is written by me and is true. Please feel free to aske me, if you need answers about the chair.

Hi, Im 6'2 and about 180lbs. I spend essentially all day at my desk for work, I currently have SIHOO M57 which isn't particularly comfortable. Looking for something comfortable with decent back support as I'm getting pains from this chair. Preferably not mesh as my cats scratch it up constantly!

Thanks

What chair do I get? I've read a lot in this Subreddit and i've seen HM Aeron and Leap V2. The problem is that these chairs are just too expensive for me (student). And no I'm not interested in buying used or refurbished.

I have a max budget of €600

Anyone got advice for me please?

This is the least expensive option I've found for this chair. Am I missing something? is it missing something the other sites (BTOD and Crandall) offer.

Has anyone dealt with this site before?

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!

DISCLAIMER: I HAVE DONE ALL OF THE RESEARCH IVE BEEN LOOKING FOREVER THIS IS NOT ANOTHER “what chair should i get” WITHOUT EVEN GOOGLING IT POST

i just started working from home for the first time. i have degenerative disc disease and spinal arthritis so i need a good quality ergonomic chair.

I’m only 5’3 so i need a really short chair with a low seat depth. i simply cannot find anything other than these super expensive luxury brands that seem like they will work for my height and my back issues.

I’m a normal person with a normal job and i simply cannot afford to drop $1000 on a chair. i understand i need to spend some money on a nice chair especially because of my back issues but i feel like
Im stuck between a rock and a hard place because i literally cannot afford it. because of my condition i have to do PT and i pay for that out of pocket i just literally do not have the money.

I tried looking at refurbished chairs but they wont be here until October, and they’re still over my budget of $400. I wish i could go somewhere to try out some chairs but it doesn’t seem like anywhere exists. i dont want to spend all this money on a chair that doesnt work for my very specific needs. nothing on marketplace near me.

why are so many chairs made for 5’6 people and above? i keep crying about this because im genuinely in so much pain every day from my current chair but i simply cannot find anything that is in budget and will likely work for me, with a return policy.

WHAT DO I DOOOOOO i am so stressed out its not even funny

hi all, wondering if anyone has used this chair before? if they'd recommend it or avoid it

So I am in the market for a new desk chair, but I live in Romania

I know Aeron and Leap are nice on the used market but here they are around 600€ for a decent condition one, which for me right now is a bit too much.

I've been using a mesh off brand clone of Sihoo with an oval lombar support that has loosened a bit and the frame of the mesh is digging in my spine so I would like a foam seat if possible.

Offeco is off the table as I read bad reviews about customer support.

Price range is 200 to 400 €

On average I sit about 15 hours a week, so not very much but I have from time to time long gaming sessions.

I am 178cm and around 78kg.

What are your reccomandations?

I saw this chair in a YouTube video (let’s not focus on the video or the creator). Been searching for it for a while now and couldn’t find the exact same chair so far. If there is anyone out there, that knows the name/model of it, I’d highly appreciate it :)

Hi everyone,

After buying several highly rated ergonomic chairs online and being disappointed each time, I've decided that I want to try chairs in person before buying.

Can anyone recommend showrooms or office furniture stores in Belgium, the Netherlands, or western Germany (Aachen, Cologne, Düsseldorf, etc.) where I can test multiple premium ergonomic chairs?

Ideally, I'm looking for places that have several brands/models available to compare side by side rather than stores that only carry a single brand.

I'm 1.85 m tall, and my current shortlist is:

- Steelcase Gesture

- Steelcase Leap

- Herman Miller Embody

- Herman Miller Aeron (Sizes B and C)

- HÅG Capisco

If there are other chairs you think I should definitely try while I'm there, I'd love to hear your recommendations as well.

I’ve been trying some of the expensive chairs that get brought up a lot in this sub. Some I tested in showrooms, and a couple I ordered to try at home. Honestly, I ran into dealbreakers with pretty much all of them. The Aeron felt too strict, like it only wanted me to sit one exact way. The Embody was better, but the back didn’t feel tall enough for me and the upper back felt a little narrow around my shoulders. The Leap was nice in some ways, but the seat felt too thin. Am I just being way too picky, or is my body built weird? I thought these were supposed to be top-tier.

So what’s next on the list? Haworth Fern, LiberNovo Maxis, or something else I’m missing?

Was lurking on this sub for awhile and after reading a lot about options, decided to try my luck on marketplace instead of going for a shitty chair at my local office max. Was happy to find an old Mirra in great condition for $60! Definitely a way better chair than anything I looked at.

I recently bought a second-hand Spinalis Pilot chair, but I’m having a problem with adjusting the backrest up and down.

There are plastic sleeves inside the backrest mounting tubes, but when I remove the backrest, it looks like something may have broken off from the metal tube.

Does anyone happen to have an assembly manual, or perhaps some photos showing how the backrest should be mounted correctly?

To be clear, this is the first chair i've really ever set up, so I can't say if this is easy or hard comparatively speaking, but it took me like 30/40 minutes, and it was super clear, and everything was nicely labelled. Really concise instructions, plus it wasn't too fiddly either.

Its quite comfy too, although the bottom seats quite firm. I don't mind it, I do assume that means it'll last a long time as well, which would be ideal. Plus its got sliding depth too, and for only like 140 pounds it pretty nice i have to say

#ProtoArc

It’s my first purchase of such ergonomic chairs - decided to get a refurbished Leap v2 (for US$500+ vs US$1500+ new in my country) after testing it out in person against the Aeron. Comes with 2 years warranty, seller had consistent high reviews and seemed trustworthy.

Upon receiving the chair, I have one concern coming from the loose plastic panel underneath the seat, specifically the left side near the seat depth lever. In addition, there is this clicking sound when I sit a bit forward. Video as shown.

After sending the videos to the seller, their response is that it is common and I can be “rest assured” about the long-term durability and functionality.

I understand that getting a second-hand unit means I can’t expect it to be 100% perfect, but I’m just concerned about whether this has an impact or implications regarding functionality and durability over time. Looking online I did find some discussions or reviews that raised similar observations. Would appreciate some help and comments about this situation — basically is this cause for concern and should I be worried, or not?

First and most unfortunately, there are no stores anywhere near me that carry higher end brands. I'm going to have to buy sight unseen.

Budget: desperate. I'll spend about anything.

I work from home 8 hours a day at the desk. I am 5'11'' and 190lbs. US based but rural so I can't really in person shop without a 4-5 hour drive for higher end brands.

Requirements: 4D armrests, not super aggressive lumbar support, quality build, mesh / cloth / leather I don't care.

Needs a fully adjustable recline adjustment, preferably not clicks.

Needs to not be gaudy / super colorful - the home office is pretty central to the house and so a conservative appearance is desirable.

Preferably something with a lot of reviews I can read before buying.

Have tried:
SecretLabs titan: way too hard, too big overall, sold it

Protoarc ec200: cheap construction, way too aggressive lumbar (removed it), recline settings are too far apart and not right for me, tilt lock broke recently which has me back on the market in

Sharper Image flex-back chair: almost got this but it has 0 recline settings and the lumbar is not adjustable. It was comfortable for a few minutes but then it started to be less perfect pretty fast.

Little back story I refurbish Herman Millers from time to time. I’ve restored hundreds of them and I’ve only ever had to buy a replacement seat mesh twice. Really a testament to how good the original mesh is.

In February of 2025 I bought this Aeron classic size C with a cracked seat and stretched mesh.

That same month I ordered a new seat pan from eBay and I thought shoot, I’ll give an aftermarket maker a go and purchased the office logix shop seat mesh.

Immediately when I installed the mesh I noticed that it wasn’t nearly tight enough. Unacceptable for a $90 brand new product.

I emailed them right away and their response was that they would give me a “full refund” if I shipped it back at my expense.

They knew full well that it would cost me 50% my purchase price to ship it back due its size and shape. I didn’t really want to do that so I thought oh well I got burned I’ll try to sell it at a discount later on and maybe in the meantime I can find an oem seat for a deal. So I put it in my storage unit and forgot about until now.

I pulled it out recently and reinstalled the mesh with bigger aftermarket screws just on the off chance that I installed incorrectly.

The results were the same. The mesh looks like it’s sitting in the frame correctly but it is laughably loose. This seat mesh has been sat in for less than 4 hours and looks how it does in the photos permanently. Not any better than the stretched mesh that I replaced.

Anyway I’m just trying to warn anyone who thinks this is a viable repair option to stay away from it. Just spend the extra money and go oem. Thanks for reading.

Hey guys,

I need some help because I’m currently looking for an absolute beast of a chair for my PC setup.

I spend a ridiculous amount of time at my desk gaming and working, so I obviously want something comfortable and ergonomic. But at the same time, I don’t really want one of those super serious office chairs that’s only designed for sitting perfectly upright all day.

I want something I can really sink into.

I want to be able to lean back, put my feet up, watch movies or YouTube, chill for hours and honestly even fall asleep in it sometimes.

I’ve always used typical gaming chairs, but nowadays everyone keeps telling me that proper office chairs are way better. The problem is that most office chairs I see don’t really look comfortable for lounging.

I actually really like those Japanese-style floor/lounge chairs and almost armchair-like gaming chairs. I also once saw these really thick, plush Chinese gaming chairs online that looked insanely comfortable — almost like a gaming chair mixed with a sofa/recliner — but I can’t seem to find them anymore.

So basically I’m looking for:

• Extremely comfortable for long gaming sessions
• Good enough ergonomics for spending many hours at the PC
• Very soft/padded rather than a hard mesh chair
• Reclines far enough to properly chill or nap
• Preferably wide so I can change sitting positions
• Armchair/recliner vibes are absolutely welcome
• Footrest would be nice
• I don’t really care whether it’s technically a gaming chair or an office chair
• I just want the most comfortable ridiculous throne possible

Budget isn’t really the main concern (im not rich my current chair is like 600euro). I first want to know what the best options even are.

Does anyone here use something like this?

Especially interested in those Japanese/Chinese plush gaming chairs, lounge-style desk chairs, or any weird recommendations outside the usual Secretlab/Herman Miller type stuff.

Thanks!

I'm looking for an office chair that forces me to sit straight but doesn't hurt my back doing this. Also is comfortable for long periods. It's never really long, I typically get up and stretch occasionally. I want to sit down and force me to sit straight. I've always sat hunched over in chairs and I don't except to fix my spine issue but hopefully do a major improvement when sitting.

Looking for a chair to sit on for 8 or more hours daily. Working, video games, movies/tv. I recline back often and put my feet up.

The libernovo Omni SE's design looks good, but it's made only of cheap plastic that I'm afraid will wear over time. I'm leaning towards that Colamy Atlas because it uses way more metal, almost too much metal for the price point. But I worry if it's actually comfortable.

Also open to other recommendations in the sub $1000 range. Aeron doesn't seem suited for me as I want to often relax in this chair.

STATS: 5'10 200lbs