For someone who sits at work most of the time, I never thought about office fee chairs. Before Quarantine Beginning in March, I spent most of my working hours in the CNET Smart Home, a real building where we test Security camera, Smart speakers And Other products. I filed stories of straight dining room chairs, upholstered sofas and butt-numbing patio furniture.
I’ve been stuck with my smart home method for four-plus months, mainly working from my own home. Some days, I write from a sofa; The next day, I sit in a rocking chair on the front porch. No two days are the same and I slowly realize that it is terrible for my back and my posture. My husband is also working from home, at the desk we rarely used before the epidemic. As it turned out, the note-seat-cushion, the no-back-support office fee chair we use with that desk, is not working particularly well for him.
It was time to change. So I checked out nine office chairs ranging from office to office office 1,515, we’ll buy a few favorites for our own home when I’m finished.
I also talked to an ergonomics expert for general tips on how to improve work setups, whether at home or in a more traditional office fee setting. Factors such as seat height, backrest, adjustable arms, adjustable lumbar support, tilt tension and seat depth are the factors to get the most out of your desk chair.
For the purposes of this list, I’ve only tested a traditional office fee chair, so if you’re looking for something like a gaming chair or drafting chair, or something like a knee chair out there, this might not be the right place for you. .
Note: Product prices vary on third-party sites, so the prices of this writing may change slightly over time as I state. I will try my best to update the list to reflect very accurate prices when publishing.
I also plan to check out the Stilecase Gesture Chair to add to this list, but it was too late to carry, so check back for updates on that high-end model.
Awesome chair alone is not enough
Ergonomics is the “science of work,” explains Gary Allred, program director of the Department of Ergonomics at the Spine Research Institute at Ohio State University. That definition doesn’t just apply to our jobs, though; Ergonomics principles can be used extensively for any activity (meaning that an ergonomics chair is not immediately available to improve your back pain). Read L&D and its team provide consulting services for a variety of plant plans, from product plants to the auto toe industry and more. Allred says they want to “better understand how to create product designs” so they can communicate with as many people as possible. ”
A work setting less than ideal can cause pain in your back, arms, hands or wrists. Yourself Lared says you will feedjet yourself, make more mistakes or take more breaks. In the long run, you can end tendon swelling or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Read Reddit makes two main suggestions that anyone can try to improve their work:
- Sit with your back to the front of your chair. (“You want the chair to work and not your back,” he explains.)
- Support your legs. Either place your foot on the floor or, if it does not reach, use a box box or other leg rest to support your foot.
If your chair doesn’t have a lumbar support, Allred added, you can spread a towel, secure it with tape or a rubber band and place it under your back to “keep its natural curve at the back.” Allred also noted that companies are starting to introduce different chair sizes that support a wide range of body sizes, which is an important consideration if you are buying a new chair.
“People make a mistake, does he say, ‘Well if I get a chair, I’ll be more miserable now,’ and he’s not really looking at the big picture of what it takes to keep people comfortable and productive. On the job, ”Allrid explains. There are many factors, and a new chair is one of the many things that can make your work environment more comfortable.
So, let’s keep that in mind, as we’ll weigh our options for the best office fee chair. I have a handful of good options here, including a leather chair, mesh office fee chair and more, and I will update the list periodically.
The best office chairs
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Tota’s Habada office fee task desk chair wins as my favorite office fee chair. It has a streamlined design that does not take up much space. It also has good lumbar support and a supportive, breathable backrest. At $ 130, it’s also pretty affordable.
After trying all the models, I often reached for this chair. It doesn’t lack my other favorite chair cushion comfort (scroll down to see the runner winner), but I’ve tested the most rounded model I’ve ticked off almost every box.
Quick facts:
- Price (Amazon): 130
- Finish: Black seat cushion and mesh
- Weight limit: 250 pounds
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It’s not the most sleek-looking chair around, but the comfort that Serta Arlington has is more lacking than comfort and customizability. Certa is a mattress maker, and she tracks with a very comfortable Arlington chair. With those soft cushioned layers on the headrest, backrest and seat, I’ve tried the most upholstered model ever.
Despite its comfort, it also provides proper support thanks to the adjustable lumbar lever under the seat.
It is currently priced at Rs 20,220 at Office Fee Depot, well below the list price of Rs 300. If you are looking for a comfortable office fee chair with a customized lumbar support, this is a great option.
Quick facts:
- Price (Office Fee Depot): 20 220
- Finish: black leather
- Weight limit: 275 lbs
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I immediately liked the AmazonBasics leather-upholstered swivel office fee chair. It was easy to assemble, the leather design looks great and the seat and back are both cushioned and comfortable. At about $ 92, this Amazon As Six chair isn’t cheap, but it’s a great option that’s relatively inexpensive without a boycott, without sacrificing much – the lumbar support.
If lumbar support is essential for you, consider one of my other favorites.
Overall, though, the AmazonBasics Leather-Upholstered Swivel Office Face Chair is a comfortable, reasonably priced chair that is easy to put together and easy on the eyes.
Quick facts:
- Price (Amazon): $ 93
- Finish: black leather
- Weight capacity: 275 lbs
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Well, I know. This is the chair Too much Expensive, but it also has a lot more – a nice design, lots of adjustability, lumbar support and, bonus, it comes in three sizes. I got size B, which fits both me and my husband in the height and weight range.
One issue is its price, which is why it didn’t win for the best chair overall. About 4 1,400 for a single chair, even if you use it for hours every day, is not just a reasonable price for most people, including us. This will make me sad.
Quick facts:
- Price (Amazon): 3 1,395
- Finish: multiple color options, mesh
- Weight capacity: varies depending on the size of the chair
Testing of office fee chairs
Here is the complete list of office fee chairs I tested:
How do I choose my favorites? First, I assembled each chair and noted any issues with the process, with the exception of the Herman Miller Aaron Chair, as it was fully assembled (bonus points there). After that, I spent a working day, or eight hours, sitting in each chair, relaxing, adjusting, and considering any issues I had. I asked my husband to try every chair. For reference, I’m 5 feet 7 inches, it’s 6 feet 2 and we both have average weight.
Of course, what might work for me or for him may not work for you, but I kept in mind all the tips from Gary O’Rourke from the Spine Research Institute and I sat down and asked Kevin to do the following:
- Was the chair designed so that I could rest in the comfort of the back of the chair?
- Do my feet touch the floor with my back against the back of the chair?
- Am I feeding myself or am I standing too much?
- Have I experienced any pain or discomfort while using a chair?
After noticing the label inside the NOTX, click “Adult for use.” After reading it I immediately had to run to the Hodeidah Armless Task chair and cut. Apparently this chair, which regularly appears on the list of adult office fee chairs, has a weight limit of 100 pounds. I wasn’t alone, either – many customers wrote frustrating reviews online online that this chair (which initially seemed to be marketing to adults, on the Home Depot website if not Amazon) was broken. If you’re an adult under 100 pounds, this chair could potentially work for you, but any of its limited features, including no arrests, were completely rejected for me regardless.
So we had eight chairs downstairs. Although very nice and upholstered, we both found the OFM Essentials Collection Executive Office fee chair a bit stiff and uncomfortable. It also does not have lumbar support. The ANON Exposure Mesh Task computer chair also lacks lumbar support and has a very backward inclination for both of us, as Allred suggests is uncomfortable sitting with our backs against the backrest. The BestOffice mid-back ergonomics desk chair is also tilted much later, although it had a slightly larger fragment than the HON exposure chair.
The HumanScale Freedom Chair was largely assembled; I just had to connect the top half and the wheelbase. Despite the ease of keeping it together, I struggled to adjust this chair without contacting the instruction. Even after finding out, both my husband and I found the backrest and headrest in strange proportions and found a lot of discomfort on our backs and necks.
The other four chairs included in the best list above kept us comfortable all day and gave us a degree of adjustment that set them apart from the pack.
