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money on a huge 4K eye-friendly monitor
ensures you maintain good posture while working (or indeed watching videos, online gaming, or whatever your PC poison happens to be).Some of
the fancier chairs may be expensive, but they provide all manner of clever tricks and tweaks to make sure the seat is properly adjusted to
A pricey chair will also generally be covered by the likes of a 12 or 15-year guarantee, so these manufacturers put their money where their
ergonomically solid options in this article
wrong with buying a used chair and potentially saving yourself a packet, but the possible danger with second-hand is the product could be
market for a second-hand seat to actually check out the chair in person, if at all possible
Or at least buy from a trusted seller with some kind of solid return policy, otherwise you could be taking a substantial leap in the
41 - 51.5cm (minimum to maximum) | Maximum load: 136kgNo complex controls to worry aboutDynamically adjusts to the userCan be pricey,
particularly in leatherHumanscale makes some seriously nifty seats, and the Freedom is, for us, the pinnacle of that niftiness
any complex knobs or levers, adjusting itself automatically to fit the ideal ergonomics for your body.For example, when reclining the chair,
it automatically adjusts the backrest resistance to the optimal level
The headrest (which is optional) also dynamically adjusts itself to the user, and the end result is a whole lot of comfortable sitting,
without having to do any thinking about tension settings and so forth
other).This is not a chair for the faint of wallet, but bear in mind that the pricier models are the leather and polished aluminum offerings
superb sitting experience, often for a few hundred pounds less
(minimum to maximum) | Maximum load: 136/159kg (depending on specified size)Streamlined and responsive ergonomicsMesh back allows for good
airflowNot cheapMesh material may not be to everyone's tasteHerman Miller is one the biggest name when it comes to ergonomic seating, and
the Aeron is our favorite from the many chairs this vendor offers
It uses a mesh material for the back and seat, and has benefited from a redesign since the initial model, in which the chair kept its
essential aesthetic but was improved in a number of ways.These enhancements included the overall frame being shifted forward to encourage
what the designers describe as a more natural sitting posture, along with a new more streamlined tilt mechanism
although we have heard some folks moaning about the comfort level of the mesh
posture.This is an expensive offering that comes fully assembled and offers a lengthy warranty at 12-years.3
IKEA MarkusA sturdy desk chair with an eminently sensible priceDimensions: 62 x 60 x 129-140cm (W x D x H) | Seat height: 48 - 57cm (minimum
to maximum) | Maximum load: 110kgBudget-friendly offeringYet still has a 10-year warrantyNot many adjustments availableFairly basic in
liked by many people, and offers a comfortable upright sitting position, with a long back and integrated headrest
The back is made of a mesh material to let the air through and provide better breathability.There are some adjustments available to the
user: you can adjust the seat for height, tilt, and the back can be locked in place, or it can be reclined
10-year guarantee.You can buy the Markus at IKEA4
Steelcase GestureOur favorite from the Steelcase rangeDimensions: 62.5 x 62.5 x 103cm (W x D x H) | Seat height: 41.5 - 52cm (minimum to
maximum) | Maximum load: 180kgTop-notch adjustable armrestsAutomatic lumbar supportManual lumbar adjustment is an extraSteelcase is another
well-known name in the ergonomic chair world, and our recommended pick from this manufacturer is the Gesture
needed (so you can adjust them for width, pivot and so forth)
The reason this feature is omitted by default is that Steelcase has designed the seat to automatically adjust its lumbar support to the
we have seen a few complaints online regarding the lack of this ability.Note that stock of these chairs is plentiful enough in the US, but
can be thin on the ground in the UK, so you might have to look at second-hand options, bearing our aforementioned caveats in mind
maximum) | Maximum load: 133kgLightweight and compactRelatively affordable compared to other HM chairsNot everyone will get on with itSome
Essentially, the design of the back was inspired by the suspension bridge, and the idea is to allow you to move with freedom, while still
supporting the spine.This is a chair you might well want to test out before you buy considering its rather unique aspects, but those who
fall in love with the SAYL give it truly glowing reports
Both the seat and backrest automatically adjust to all the micro-movements made by the person sitting in it.7
Humanscale Diffrient WorldAnother one from Humanscale, this is a lightweight and minimalist task chair which is designed to use the laws of
Diffrient World is a more affordable option than the Freedom chair which we covered above.8
Kloeber Mera KlimastuhlThis is a novel product which boasts something that no other ergonomic chair on the market offers: climate control
a ventilation function to keep the user cool on a hot summer day
on it for short periods at a time
your Space Hopper out of the attic, though).10
HAG Capisco Puls 8010The rather novel and minimalist looking HAG Capisco Puls chair is inspired by the posture of a horse rider, with an
adjustable saddle seat that can be easily moved between low and high working positions
The seat depth and backrest height can be adjusted, as can the tilt resistance
Also note that the Puls variant is lighter than the base HAG Capisco chair.Top Image Credit: HumanscalegyGxXTHhXfq4qCvDaQwMnh.jpg#
