Home office chairs are built with comfort and convenience in mind. Some models can improve your posture and prevent back pain, while others are mostly about comfort and enhancing the aesthetics of your interior.
Find out about the types of home office chairs, building materials, and more from our buying guide below. Following the buying guide, we have a top 10 list of the best home office chairs from brands like EVOK, Durian, Kepler Brooks, and more.
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Your shopping experience will be so much easier if you know what to look for in a home office chair. We will help you with just that. Read our buying guide to learn about the commonly used materials, features to look for, size of an office chair, and more.
Low back or mid back chairs are best if you are on a budget and only spend one or two hours sitting. A high back chair is the best option if you spend an average of four hours or more in front of computers.
You can choose a type depending on your desk type and decor too. Any type can be put behind open space desks, reception desks, and computer tables, but only high back chairs suit well for executive desks.
The ergonomics of a chair helps the user maintain a proper posture and reduce strain on various body parts. Let's look at the various options available for healthy and comfortable sitting.
The first and foremost feature to look for is the lumbar support system. The lumbar region of your spine, also called the lower back, has an inward curve. Sitting for several hours tires us, and we naturally start slouching. This causes the curve to flatten, which strains the spinal structure.
Choosing a chair with lumbar support will support the curve and prevent back pain from sitting for long periods. Office chairs with lumbar support will have a curve similar to our spine. You can find chairs with adjustable lumbar support too. It is a mechanism that allows you to adjust the curvature of the lumbar support to suit your spine's curvature and comfortability.
Most desks have a fixed height, so a chair with seat height adjustability will help you sit at a comfortable level with the desk. The ideal sitting position should be with your shoulders relaxed, hips and elbow angle between 90 and 120 degrees, and your feet in full contact with the floor.
Your shoulders should be relaxed when you place your forearms on the armrests. If it's too high or low, it will strain your shoulder muscles. Having a height-adjustable armrest will help you with that. A tiltable backrest will help you relax during long working hours. You should be able to lock it at your desired inclination or let it tilt on its own whenever you lay your back against it.
Most office chairs with wheels will also allow you to swivel. If you have a wide desk, this will help you reach for items away from you without having to get up from the chair. Some low back chairs have height-adjustable backrest too. You can pull up the backrest whenever you feel your mid back needs more support.
Upholstery materials make a piece of furniture stylish and comfortable. A mesh backrest will allow air circulation and prevent your back from sweating when you sit for long hours. It could get damaged easily, but replacement is inexpensive. Mesh backrests also allow chairs to have an adjustable lumbar support system.
A cushioned backrest is much more comfortable to sit on. Considering the material used for covering the cushions, you have fabric, vinyl, leather, and faux leather. Leather and faux leather chairs suit executive desks and give a luxurious look to a room. But it is not breathable and may sweat your back. Faux leather gets damaged quicker than leather.
Vinyl is a sturdy, durable material that is easy to clean. But it is just like leather in terms of breathability. You can find chairs with woven and knitted fabric too. They are comfortable but difficult to clean and come second to mesh in terms of breathability. Knitted fabrics are softer and are recommended for chairs with memory foam cushions, which is a premium cushion material.
You can buy chairs without them too. With floor guards, they are safe for wooden and tiled floors but may not give you the comfort and convenience you want. The part of an office chair that carries the load of the user is called the chair base. Chrome, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, and nylon are the materials commonly used for making chair bases.
Nylon is cheap and lightweight but doesn't last long. Aluminum and stainless steel are strong and last longer than any other material, but aluminum is lighter than stainless steel. A wood base may make a chair look stylish but could break quicker than nylon. Wheels on chairs are also called casters, and there are mainly two types: soft and hard.
Soft casters are made of materials that can roll on tiled or hardwood floors without scratching them. Some may have polyurethane or rubber coating for better grip. Hard casters are intended for carpeted floors and could scratch tiled floors. So read the product description before you buy.
EVOK Abel Highback office chair has a camel brown color and is completely cushioned. The synthetic leather upholstery can last at least ten years if cared for properly. Use a cloth with mild soap to wipe clean the surface if required. The chair is high back and will support your lower back, mid back, and your neck.
This model is suitable for people who sit for 4 hours or more in front of computers. It has a chrome-plated metal chair base that is sturdy and doesn't corrode easily. Its soft casters can move on tiled floors without scratching them. The wide headrest adds to the chair's aesthetics and also gives you more area to rest.
Tasot Executive Office Chair has a cozy seat design that supports your thighs on both sides. The product is sold by EVOK, a home furniture brand by hindware. This high back chair has a cushioned backrest and seat with leatherette upholstery. The armrests are also cushioned to offer you option comfort. You can be assured about the strength of the chrome-plated metal chair base and the soft casters.
Tasot Executive chair suits contemporary room designs and is a brilliant match for executive office desks. It is also reclinable and height-adjustable to fit your comfort needs. Measure the length from your hips to your knees to ensure that its seat width of 24 inches is sufficient for a comfortable sit.
The key feature of Kepler Brook's Italia high back chair is the leg rest. After working for long stretches of time, you can pull out the leg rest, recline your chair, and take a power nap right at your desk. The backrest and the seat are heavily cushioned to offer maximum comfort. The armrests are adjustable, and the polyurethane caster wheels can roll on tiled floors without scratching.
It has a seat width of 21.6 inches and a total height of 48 inches. The upholstery material is breathable polyurethane leather, and the chair base is metal. The leatherette material is not as breathable as fabric, so it may cause sweating. You can adjust the cushioned armrests to suit your comfort level. This model suits home offices and contemporary room decor.
Fabian Executive chair is a luxury high back home office chair by Durian. It has leather upholstery, which is much more breathable than leatherette. The chair is completely cushioned to support your entire back and neck during long hours of sitting.
The total height of this chair is 50.2 inches, and the seat width is 19.3 inches. Offices and homes with modern interior designs will find this chair's contemporary design blending well with the decor. The chair is dark brown, so check if it matches your desk color.
President executive chair by Adiko Systems has a curved backrest to support your lower back. The backrest, seat, and armrests are padded for comfort. You can adjust the chair's height, armrest, and backrest to suit your comfort needs. It has a nylon chair base, which makes it lightweight but may be a drawback in terms of strength.
If you weigh more than the maximum 85 kg this chair supports, its life will go down significantly. A special feature of this chair is the waterfall seat design. It supports the back of your thighs to improve blood circulation. The upholstery material is leatherette, which is durable as long as it is cared for properly.
Ace high back chair by Godrej interio has a mesh backrest that allows air circulation, preventing back sweating. It has a padded seat and headrest for comfort and a lumbar support system to correct your posture and prevent back pain. You can tilt lock at your desired inclination or let the chair adjust the tilt tension depending on your body weight.
The contemporary design of this chair suits U-shaped desks and L-shaped desks. The backrest mesh is black, and the seat is covered with a red fabric. Use a cloth to wipe clean the fabric upholstery if needed. We recommend this chair for anyone who needs full back support while working long hours.
INNOWIN Henry high back chair has a white body with mesh backrest and gray fabric seat. It has a wide headrest that is separate from the backrest and height-adjustable armrests. The lumbar support system prevents poor posture and resulting back pain, and the tiltable backrest can be locked in any position.
The company promises that the chair can support a maximum load of 120 kg. It has a lightweight nylon base and large wheels for easy movement on the floor. Customer reviews show that the chair is built using premium upholstery materials and padding. For some, the company arranges a technician for product assembly after it was delivered.
Seoul mid back chair by Green Soul has a breathable mesh backrest that extends up to your shoulders. Since it doesn't support your neck, you experience some discomfort after long hours of sitting. It has a torsion knob to adjust the tension of the recline, so it will support your back adequately when you lean back.
You can adjust the height, recline, and tilt lock the backrest, but the armrests are non-adjustable. The chair can support a maximum weight of 90 kg. Customer reviews are mostly about the ease of assembling the chair and its value for money. We recommend this chair for open space desks, computer tables and home offices.
Thea Low Back Office Chair by EVOK has a cushioned backrest and seat. The upholstery material is leatherette which is synthetic leather with acceptable breathability. If you want a chair that can support your lower back while sitting for short durations, this product is for you. It has a total height of 42.5 inches and a seat width of 23 inches.
The chair comes with one year warranty, and the company provides on-site service too. Make sure not to use water for cleaning; instead, use a soft cloth to wipe away dust and dirt. This design is suitable for open space desks and computer tables for small spaces.
AmazonBasics low back task chair can support a maximum of 113 kg. It has a padded backrest and seat. Your lower back will be supported, but there are no armrests, which is a significant sacrifice in terms of comfort. But if you want a chair for occasional internet browsing and sending emails, this could be the right choice for your home.
Another drawback is the backrest cannot be tilted, but the feature is almost unnecessary if you won't be using it for long hours. The chair can swivel 360 degrees, and the height can be adjusted depending on your desk height and your legs' contact on the floor. Customers say that the chair is easy to assemble, comfortable to sit on, and provides good support for the back and thighs.
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Isn't it easy to choose a home office chair? You just need to know which type you want based on your needs, the adjustability options available, whether a lumbar support system is available, and the build materials used. Make a note of your interior and desk colors so you can match them perfectly.
Author - Arun F Xaviour
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