For those who want comfort but find themselves on a tight budget, here’s a supportive, under-$75 option that’ll arrive in just two days. A breathable mesh design means you won’t get sweaty while plowing through spreadsheets or fighting digital enemies, and the 15-minute assembly process isn’t bad either.
Sihoo’s popular ergonomic mesh office chair combines affordability and quality. You’ll get a padded headrest, adjustable lumbar support, and a contoured cushion—all with a lifetime warranty. Reviewers say this is an especially great pick for “big and tall” folks, since you can adjust the seat and headrest heights a great deal and the seat itself is roomy.
Branch makes high-quality, comfortable office chairs at middle-of-the-road price points. An adjustable lumbar rest and a contoured backrest will help keep you feeling fresh, even if you’re stuck at your desk for hours. Not only does this chair swivel, it tilts, is height adjustable, and you can tweak the seat depth.
The Daily Chair is a Goldilocks office chair that has everything you need (adjustable height and armrests, plush cushions, and easy-to-maneuver wheels) and nothing you don’t. It offers plenty of spinal and lumbar support for long hours perched at your desk, plus comes in pleasing hues like mahogany and sky blue besides your standard neutral gray and black.
The Steelcase Gesture may be quite expensive for an office chair—$1,600 is no small chunk of change—but if you’re looking to splurge on one of the most comfortable chairs you’ll ever sit in, it’s absolutely worth the price. The Gesture strikes the perfect balance between plush and firm, providing back support for long days at your desk alongside a thick, comfortable seat that holds up to years of punishment. There are three recline positions to let you fine-tune your position throughout the day, and the intuitive adjustment mechanisms make it easy to move things around without any fuss.
The Steelcase Series 1 uses your body weight to automatically adjust back and lumbar support when you sit down, meaning you don’t have to fuss with buttons or levers to get the right fit, something we have found to be tricky with cheaper chairs. The Series 1 is also wildly customizable, with the option to add a headrest, your choice of carpet or hard-wood wheels, and seemingly endless color options (such as neon orange and lemon yellow) for the maximalist home office. No matter what type of space you’re working with, there’s a Series 1 we think will work for you.
