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The best o ce chair of 2019

By Rosie Hilder a day ago Graphic Design  

Our pick of the best o ce chairs right now, whatever your needs and your budget.

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Having one of the best o ce chairs can make a huge di erence to your life. Whether you're a freelancer working long hours at
home or are looking to kit out a whole o ce, it's worth spending the time (and money!) to get the perfect o ce chair (or chairs) for
your needs. And luckily for you, we've done the hard work for you and rounded up the best o ce chairs out there.

But rst, let us explain the key features to look out for when looking for the best o ce chair. Firstly, look for a chair that's going to
last. Chairs with a guarantee and strong build may cost more but are always worth the extra investment. You really don't want to
have to buy a new one after a year.

Also bear in mind that you're likely going to spend a large portion of your day sitting in this chair, so nding one that's comfortable
and with good support is vital. It's also important to think about how the chair will t in with your existing setup. Pair it with the best
desk for you and the best computer for graphic design and you'll be laughing. You'll nd our favourite ergonomic o ce chairs
below, at a range of di erent price points.

Throughout this guide, you’ll nd the best o ce chairs available: whether you want comfort, a ordable pricing, style, to ease back
pain, or a magical combination of them all. These include options from IKEA, Herman Miller, Amazon, Made.com and some of the
most reputable retailers out there. 

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(Image credit: Herman Miller)

01. Herman Miller Mirra 2

The best o ce chair is iconic, and super-plush

Seat height: Adjustable | Seat width: not stated | Max load: size A: 136 kg, Sizes B and C: 159 kg | Lumbar support: yes | Height
adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: yes

£715 VIEW AT HERMAN MILLER

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 Iconic design

 Can aid posture

 Temperature control

 Pricey

The Herman Miller Mirra 2 chair is a more a ordable alternative to Herman Miller's wildly successful Aeron chair. With 10 di erent
adjustment systems, the Mirra 2 is a re ned, comfortable and fantastically supportive o ce desk chair that looks brilliant. It
de nitely isn't the cheapest o ce chair out there (see below for some more budget o ce chair alternatives). But the posture
support is excellent, making this one of the most ergonomic o ce chairs you can buy. It's also designed to regulate temperature,
meaning that you can easily sit at it for hours without getting all hot and sweaty. 

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02. HAG Capisco Puls 8010 ergonomic o ce chair

The best ergonomic o ce chair for back pain

Seat height: 45-62cm | Seat width: 46cm | Max load: not stated | Lumbar support: yes | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: yes

£310.99 VIEW AT AMAZON

1 Amazon customer review ★☆
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 Encourages movement

 Good for standing desks

 Design may not suit everyone

If you su er from back pain, then the HAG Capisco Puls 8010 is worth considering. It might look a bit odd at rst glance, but trust us,
that's a good thing: this is one of the best ergonomic o ce chairs you can get. 

This Scandinavian chair is made of a mixture of steel and plastic, and unlike most others, is suitable for sit-standing desks. It has a
moulded seat based on a horse rider's saddle – the foam in ll places your legs quite wide apart, encouraging you to place your feet
at on the oor. Meanwhile, the adjustable seat is angled to t with the natural curve of your lower back. 

HAG is all about encouraging movement, so you can also sit on this ergonomic o ce chair back-to-front, and use those extruding
parts as elbow rests. It's available in various colours – we like petroleum – and comes with a 10-year guarantee. 

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(Image credit: Mainstays)

03. Mainstays Vinyl and Mesh Task O ce Chair

The best o ce chair at Walmart is under $100

Seat width: 16.75" | Max load: 250 lbs | Lumbar support: no | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: not stated

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 Bargain price

 Easy assembly

 No armrests

 US only

If you want something cheap and cheerful, then Mainstays Vinyl and Mesh Task O ce Chair could be just the thing for you. It's easy
to put together and is height adjustable with a generously padded back and seat. There are no armrests, but you may not nd you
need them when you're sitting at a desk. However, you may need to purchase a lumbar cushion if you're going to be doing long
stints sitting at this o ce chair. Overall, though, in terms of ease of assembly/use and value for money, this one's a winner. 

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04. Saul O ce Chair

The best stylish ergonomic o ce chair from Made.com

Seat width: 64cm | Max load: not stated | Lumbar support: no | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: not stated

£249 VIEW AT MADE.COM UK

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 Beautiful design

 Arm encasing can be cosy

 You may need a cushion

 Some may nd design restrictive

Made.com aims to create "a ordable, high-end design," and while not everything on the site is exactly what we'd call "a ordable,"
most of it is absolutely beautiful to look at, and pretty practical too. This Saul O ce Chair is no exception, it has elements of a comfy
but sleek classic desk chair, but the wooden back and armrests (made from plywood with a walnut veneer) give it a unique twist. 

This stylish o ce chair also swivels and has wheels, so you can whizz around your o ce and studio to your heart's content. We love
the idea of being cocooned within the armrests, and while there isn't speci c lumbar support, the padded seat and back could well
be enough for you. If not, you could always add a cushion. In terms of assembly, you'll need to t the legs, which can be slightly
ddly, but at least you don't have to worry about the top part, which comes assembled for you. 

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05. Herman Miller Sayl o ce chair

This Herman Miller o ce chair has impressive ergonomic credentials

Seat height: 38-48cm | Seat width: not stated | Max load: 133.3kg | Lumbar support: yes | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: yes

£544 VIEW AT HERMAN MILLER

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£613 View at John Lewis

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 Elegant design

 Adjustable seat depth

 Pricey 

While Herman Miller's Aeron chair (our number one bigger budget option) is an absolute classic – and makes an excellent choice if
you don't mind shelling out around a grand, we actually prefer its stylish cousin, the Sayl. It comes in at roughly half the price, and
the British School of Osteopathy uses it at its training centre, so you know it has top ergonomic credentials.

This chair was inspired by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. And although the idea of a suspension bridge-inspired chair might
seem odd at rst, it makes sense once you sit in it – it's all about getting more from the least materials possible. The 'suspension
nish' back moves with you as you shift around, providing more support in some areas of your back and allowing the back to
maintain its natural curve. It's supremely comfortable, and comes with a 12-year guarantee – though we doubt you'll need it. These
chairs are built to last a lifetime.  

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(Image credit: John Lewis)

06. House by John Lewis Nova O ce Chair

The best simple yet stylish o ce chair from John Lewis

Seat height: 42-52cm | Seat width: not stated | Max load: 114kg | Lumbar support: no | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: N/A

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£70 VIEW AT JOHN LEWIS

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 Simple, neat design

 Fast assembly

 Not suitable for extended use

If you're looking for a simple o ce chair and aren't too bothered about having arm rests, then House by John Lewis could be the
choice for you. The contemporary design will coordinate with most rooms, and the desk ts neatly under most desks, making this a
great option for a studio or study that doubles as a spare room, say. 

Some may nd the chair a little hard after hours of use, so you may want to add a cushion, or else use this as an excuse to get up
and move about every few hours (as you should be doing anyway). 

Overall, this is an a ordable chair that will suit many homeworkers. 

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07. IKEA Markus swivel chair

The best o ce chair from IKEA

Seat height: 48-57cm | Seat width: 53cm | Max load: not stated | Lumbar support: yes | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: yes

£219.65 VIEW AT AMAZON

 A ordable price

 Consistent lumbar support

 Fixed armrests

It might not look particularly exciting, but IKEA's Markus o ce chair ticks a lot of boxes – and at this price it's not just one of the best
o ce chairs at IKEA, it's one of the best full stop. You can adjust its height, there's built-in lumbar support and the mesh material
means the air can get to your back, which is great when you're sitting down for long periods. There's also a brake that engages
when you stand up, to help avoid that awkward moment when your chair slides out from beneath you. 

Many o ce chairs – including the Humanscale Di rient Smart (in the top spot) – feature a back support that moulds into your back
over time, but not everyone gets on with this system. The Markus chair's back support combats this by re-pu ng when you get up.
Happily, it also comes with a 10-year guarantee. 

The only real downside is that the armrests aren't adjustable, which might be a problem depending on your height and the height of
your desk. However, they are removable so you can get rid of them if they start to annoy.  

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08. GT Omega Pro Racing O ce Chair

The best o ce chair for gamers may suit you better than you think

Seat height: adjustable | Seat width: 68cm | Max load: 120kg | Lumbar support: yes | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: yes

£199.95 VIEW AT EBAY-GB

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 4 reclining options

 Supreme comfort

 Design not for everyone

GT Omega Pro Racing O ce Chair was designed for gamers, but that doesn't mean that designers, illustrators or anyone who sits in
an o ce chair for signi cant periods of time won't enjoy it too. 

This o ce chair provides maximum support, with cushions for both your head and your back. There are four reclining positions, so
you can choose to work practically horizontally if you want (we don't recommend this, but it could be handy for a quick nap between
clients). There's also a '4D' adjustable armrest, a tilt lock mechanism.

The overall design might not be everyone's cup of tea, and the leather might put some o , but those who do opt for this chair
should be warned: you may not want to leave it ever again. 

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09. Amazon Basics O ce Chair

The best o ce chair for those on a budget

Seat height: Max 52cm | Seat width: 48cm | Max load: 110kg | Lumbar support: no | Height adjustable: yes | Tilt lock: yes

£55.99 VIEW AT AMAZON

 A ordable price

 Easy assembly

 No lumbar support

If you're looking for a cheap o ce chair, the Amazon basics range is the place to look. More speci cally, we recommend the Amazon
Basics O ce Chair, which is as the name suggests, a basic chair. It's ergonomically designed and has a cushioned seat and padded
back. You can also adjust its height and the tilt.  

Amazon admits this chair is not designed for eight-hour days – ideally, you don't want to be sat in it for more than ve hours at a
time. But that could be the perfect excuse to make sure you get up and away from your desk for at least an hour at lunchtime. You
could also invest in a lumbar support to make it more comfortable for long periods of time. This chair is ideal for students or those
on a budget, and in terms of quality price ratio, you won't get a better deal.  

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