Ask HN: What ergonomic office chair would you recommend?

6 pointshekker10y ago10 comments

I am 2 meter (6.56 feet) tall and having some back problems because of sitting for long periods of time at a computer screen. What office chair would you recommend? Price is not that much of a deal, I value my health more than that.

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remyp10y ago

I bit the bullet and got an Aeron with attachable head rest. My wife thought I was nuts for spending that much on a chair, but it's completely worth it since I work from home.

ruraljuror10y ago

I'm not sure if I had the same model but my work provided these before we moved offices. Now I have a different chair but really prefer the Aeron. They are great.

I have wanted to try the steelcase think chair.

I would also add that posture and exercise (strength training) will go a long way in cutting down on pain.

SyneRyder10y ago

I've had an Aeron for a decade and I love it. It's expensive, but I've never regretted the purchase. (I've not tried any of the Steelcase chairs, though.)

j2bax10y ago

Our office has been using the Lorell Exec High-Back for the last couple years and so far we've had no complaints. Before we got these, we had a lot of complaints... Price is very reasonable at $155.00 shipped from Amazon if you have Prime. http://www.amazon.com/Lorell-High-Back-Swivel-Chair-x28-1/dp...

j2bax10y ago

Correction. Apparently they've changed the models a little bit and this is the actual model with all the adjust-ability that our office loves. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q5XTE8?keywords=lorell&...

eitally10y ago

I'm currently using one of these: http://officemaster.com/products/index.php?view=product&sid=...

It's definitely best suited for tall users (if you're not over about 6'3" you will NOT be comfortable) and is both taller and has a deeper seat than most chairs.

Delphiki10y ago

I have a Steelcase Think at work and love it. I'm also ~2 meters tall and haven't had any issues with it (I make sure to stand up/stretch/briefly walk around fairly often, but I think that should be done regardless of the comfort of your chair).

gt565k10y ago

Check out the DX racer chairs

http://www.dxracer.com/

Price is not very low, but you get what you pay for!

I really like the lower back support on some of the chairs.

wmeredith10y ago

I had a Steelcase Leap at my old agency job. I miss it dearly.

gkop10y ago

Indeed, the Aeron feels like an utter toy compared to the Steelcase.

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10 comments

remyp10y ago

I bit the bullet and got an Aeron with attachable head rest. My wife thought I was nuts for spending that much on a chair, but it's completely worth it since I work from home.

ruraljuror10y ago

I'm not sure if I had the same model but my work provided these before we moved offices. Now I have a different chair but really prefer the Aeron. They are great.

I have wanted to try the steelcase think chair.

I would also add that posture and exercise (strength training) will go a long way in cutting down on pain.

SyneRyder10y ago

I've had an Aeron for a decade and I love it. It's expensive, but I've never regretted the purchase. (I've not tried any of the Steelcase chairs, though.)

j2bax10y ago

eitally10y ago

I'm currently using one of these: http://officemaster.com/products/index.php?view=product&sid=...

It's definitely best suited for tall users (if you're not over about 6'3" you will NOT be comfortable) and is both taller and has a deeper seat than most chairs.

Delphiki10y ago

gt565k10y ago

Check out the DX racer chairs

http://www.dxracer.com/

Price is not very low, but you get what you pay for!

I really like the lower back support on some of the chairs.

wmeredith10y ago

I had a Steelcase Leap at my old agency job. I miss it dearly.

gkop10y ago

Indeed, the Aeron feels like an utter toy compared to the Steelcase.

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