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The Best Office Chairs on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

As the last year has made all too clear, having a good office chair is essential no matter where you're working. The right one can help get rid of back pain, improve your posture, or just keep you from fidgeting uncomfortably. To help you find the right one for you, we've rounded up the best options as praised by the most enthusiastic Amazon reviewers. And if you're looking for other ways to upgrade your home office, we have roundups on the best standing desks (and the mats to go with them), laptop tables, and lap desks.

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AmazonBasics Leather-Padded, Adjustable Swivel Office Desk Chair With Armrest

Nearly 13,000 reviewers give this faux-leather padded AmazonBasics office chair five stars, praising both the chair's value for the money and how comfortable it is. "It's as nice a synthetic leather as I have seen on a chair costing well under a hundred bucks and nicer than most I have seen for up to two hundred," one writes. "It is comfortable, stylish for its price point, and a really good value." Another says, "I am oftentimes studying for eight to ten hours, and this chair is so soft and so comfortable." Plus it can last: One reviewer says that even after a year of work they "haven't noticed any degradation of the softness of the butt and back pads despite this being my daily computer chair in which I spend a decent amount of time." This chair reclines, too, making it even more comfortable. One reviewer who works from home says, "It also leans back nice, and is sturdy, so I can kick my feet up on the desk like a CEO but while wearing boxers and socks." The chair even helped get rid of another reviewer's "nagging back pain." After eight weeks of owning it, they write, "it dawned on me that I haven't thought about my back hurting literally since week one of using this chair, and I figured I'd give credit where it's due."

Amazon Basics Low-Back Mesh Adjustable Desk Chair

Many of this chair's more than 10,000 five-star reviewers mention how easy it is to put together, including one who says it "took about 15 minutes to assemble." Another reviewer describes the mesh-backed chair as "lightweight but solid … rolls wonderfully easy and is really comfortable. I have one office with just a straight-back folding chair and this is like having a limo by comparison." And a pregnant reviewer says the seat is exceptionally comfortable. "Back support is what we were definitely lacking with our other chair. This one does the job! Don't hesitate to get it."

OFM Essentials High-Back Executive Chair

"This chair is the best-looking leather chair I've seen at almost any price," remarks one enthusiastic reviewer. "I love the pattern, it's super-padded, and the overall fit and finish is excellent," adds another. The consensus is that this faux-leather chair, as one reviewer puts it, is "very nice and classy." Others say it's both comfortable and supportive. "I am very impressed with the quality of the leather, design, and comfort," notes a reviewer who also likes that "the seat has plenty of cushion" and lauds the "nice lumbar support." Another regards this "sleek-looking chair" as "supercomfortable" whether you're using it for gaming or getting stuff done. The chair is somehow "so nice to sit in I actually look forward to coming to work … Everyone in my office agrees it's a steal."

OFM Essentials Executive Chair

"If you wanted a comfortable chair for an affordable price: This is that chair," one reviewer says. "Chairs of this quality were almost double the price," offers another who shopped around first. Yet another comparison shopper confides, "I actually ended up returning a much more expensive chair for this one, and I'm so glad I did." Part of the appeal of this chair is the fabric, which is "very comfortable, and breathes, unlike leather," says one reviewer who adds, "If you sit at a desk for long periods at a time, you'll be happy with this chair." "It's very comfy, the micro suede fabric feels nice," another reviewer notes, adding that it also "gives me the lumbar support I desperately need."

AmazonBasics Classic Mid-back Mesh Swivel Chair With Armrest

Reviewers looking for the versatility of a mid-back chair love this AmazonBasics model, which has over 7,000 five-star reviews. "The chairs fit comfortably for all six members of the family," one reviewer writes, explaining that "the contour of the chair made it comfortable for all of us." And a proud owner of six of these office chairs admits, "I like them better than my Herman Miller chair in the office," noting that "the seat bottom is covered with thick fabric and is comfortable for hours." Another who "searched hundreds of chairs and read all of the reviews" also heaps on the praise: "The seat is solid, yet gives and makes for a comfortable sit. The back lumbar support is one of the best. The chair easily rolls and it's easy to adjust the height. It's truly a great value and product."

Flash Furniture Mid-back Office Chair

Unlike the other mid-back office chairs on this list, this Flash Furniture model comes upholstered in a soft faux-leather material. "It looks chic and simple, not like the typical bulky eyesore office chair," writes one five-star reviewer, who adds that the "faux leather looks and feels great!" The chair "exceeded all my expectations," says another reviewer who notes that the material "feels durable and about as close to leather as you'll find." As for the chair itself, over 200 reviewers describe it as "comfortable." One reviewer whose wife uses the chair every day says she "loves it. It is a 'bling' chair … but it is comfortable. This is NOT style above substance … this has substance you can sit on … all day!"

Serta Big & Tall Executive Office Chair

"I am a big dude (about 280 lbs) so I have gone through several executive chairs over the years," begins one five-star reviewer. "But as soon as I sat in this chair, I knew that it was different in a very good way." Unlike other big-and-tall chairs he's tried, he says this one "looks, feels, and handles like a true Executive Chair," with sturdiness and a polished look. Others are impressed by how roomy and comfortable it is, including a 6'3" reviewer with "legs for days," who says they can "twist my ridiculously long body into many comfortable positions with how wide the seat is," and adds that they "greatly enjoy leaning as far back as I please without the threat of potential death looming over me." Another 6'3", 300 lb reviewer who replaced their "so-called 400 lb capable" gaming chair with this one reports that, "after 6 hours of streaming, my back is completely at ease, my thighs don't hurt, my arms are at ease because of proper height… Screw the gaming chairs. This is the way to go."

BestOffice Big and Tall Office Chair

Big-and-tall reviewers looking for a mesh office chair love this extra-cushioned option, including a reviewer who's six-foot-three and about 300 pounds. "This chair gets an A+. It's very sturdy and well-built. Also, the width can truly handle a 400 lb person. I have plenty of room to spare," they write, adding that even at its lowest height, they were "pleasantly surprised — the chair must be made for NBA players." Another reviewer who's about 375 pounds says it's the "best office chair I have ever seen or put together" because it has a "good thick foam in the seat" and the "back rest is perfect for lower back, especially if you have lower back trouble like I do."

Boss Office Products B316-BE Perfect Posture Delux Fabric Task Chair

Boss Office's Perfect Posture chair lives up to its name, according to satisfied reviewers: "My posture is better, my back feels better, my butt feels better, I just feel better about life compared to twenty minutes ago," writes a reviewer who adds that there's "plenty cushy and supportive for my bony butt." Other reviews mention that "the back rest is set at a good angle for proper posture," and one happy sitter notes that the chair "has helped improve some bad posture habits." Available with or without arms, this Boss chair also officers comfort in a compact package. One reviewer observes that it's "small enough for tight spaces yet extremely comfortable to sit in," while another lauds it as "lightweight and small enough to be unobtrusive in pretty much any room." But perhaps one very self-deprecating review (rated by other reviewers as the most helpful) sums it up best: "So comfortable I sat in it for hours without noticing that I do not have a life."

Ticova Ergonomic Office Chair

"After spending 12 to 15 hours daily in 2020 and the first half of 2021 in a totally unsuitable WFH chair, my back and neck finally rebelled with a heaping dose of pain," starts a reviewer who finally retired their old office chair and bought this one from Ticova. "I am never leaving this chair… It is an absolute dream. I finally have proper ergonomic support for my back and neck and even a headrest." Dozens of other five-star reviewers also point out this chair's adjustable headrest, including one who "noticed a huge difference in how my body felt after only one day of use." And another reviewer who had a sore neck from their old office chair says this one is "perfect." They write, "The adjustability of the lumbar support (so that I can move it vertically) and of the headrest makes this chair fit the shape of my body. This chair is easy to put together, and it's constructed from quality parts."

Office Star Deluxe Vinyl Seat and Mesh Back Drafting Chair

Multiple reviewers praise this chair as "the perfect height" for a standing desk, because, as one explains, "it's easy to transition from a lower sitting height to the taller standing height." It has a "very comfortable back and it is easy to adjust," adds another. As one reviewer implies, it's especially useful for those whose standing desk is a pain to adjust: "I didn't want to crank my sit/stand desk, so now I have a really comfortable chair to use when I get tired of standing throughout the day." No matter what height it's set at, this Office Star offering is comfortable enough to keep reviewers focused. "Very comfortable on the posterior, and the lumbar is way comfortable," a reviewer explains. "I can do my work and not think about the chair. The way it should be."

Flash Furniture Mid-back Black Mesh Ergonomic Drafting Chair

This is another office chair that multiple reviewers say is "perfect" for standing desks, but unlike the previous pick, it comes with armrests. One five-star reviewer who tried five chairs and stools for their standing desk writes, "This is the first one that really does the trick for a reasonable price… The footrest is nice (I'm short), the swivel makes it easy to get in and out, and the retractable armrests are a nice feature to customize to your preferences at the moment." Another shopper who calls this chair an "overall great value" notes that the "flip-up arms make hopping in and out of the chair easier, and the foot ring helps keep good posture when adjusted properly for your height." A couple of reviewers say it's even more comfortable than their chairs at work, including one who says it's "more ergonomic, it's comfortable to sit in for eight-ish hours, and the arms fold up so I can push it neatly up against the desk."

OFM ESS Collection Racing Style Gaming Chair

Gaming chairs typically prioritize comfort while still offering ergonomic support, making them a great office-chair option as well. "This chair is so damn comfortable … I can sit for hours and play Xbox with my grandson," writes one reviewer. ("Keep in mind," he continues, "that I'm a six-foot-two, 275-pound, semi-retired diesel mechanic and have arthritis from hell.") Self-described "skinny" customers love it, too. "The cushioning here isn't particularly plush, but the ergonomics of the seat seem to disperse my weight in such a way as to keep it pretty comfortable," writes one. "After about three hours in the chair I'm not feeling any soreness, which for a guy whose nether regions are as bony as mine, that's saying something."

Urban Shop Swivel Mesh Desk Chair

This office chair is smaller than all of the others listed, and five-star reviewers say it's the perfect size for kids and teens. "We needed a desk chair for a teen's desk, and we hit the jackpot with this one," writes a parent who appreciates that it's "priced right, a nice navy color, and EASY assembly." The Urban Shop mesh chair is "just what I needed for my granddaughters' at-home virtual schooling," says another reviewer who was happy to find a chair to match her desk. Also important, kids love it just as much as their parents and grandparents do. A reviewer who bought this for their daughter reports, "She just loves it. She loves the fact that she can raise it or lower it however she wants. It's an excellent addition to her desk, and the color is great."

Safco Products Zenergy Ball Chair

Many reviewers find this ball chair to be a more stable alternative to working from an exercise ball but with all of the same health benefits (core activation, better posture, and increased balance). "I had one of the big-ball chairs, plastic and on casters, and that really was an accident waiting to happen … I fell off more than once," writes one reviewer. Instead, this was "both stable and more comfortable, yet helps me to sit up straight." And lots of folks looking to bounce around while working love this chair, too. "Very easy to set up, very comfortable and relieves stress on back and legs because you are sitting a different way," one writes. "You are using your core muscles to sit up … Over all you just feel better and can bounce up and down when someone frustrates you by sending a stupid email which is about 50 times a day. Very soothing."

Master Massage Store Ergonomic Steel Kneeling Chair

As we've written about before, a good kneeling chair "forces you to engage your core and naturally keeps your spine upright," resulting in stronger back muscles and improved circulation. Many satisfied reviewers say this kneeling chair is the best of the bunch. "Finally, a kneeling chair that puts you in the right position with the right angle. After unsuccessfully trying others, this one is perfect in every way," writes one reviewer who also appreciates its "sturdy, nice wood frame." Another reviewer who suffers from lower-back pain claims that "sitting on this chair helps loosen the tension" and notes that the chair is easy to move around. And a third reviewer who used their previous kneeling chair for a decade was "very happy to find this more cushioned and faux-leather-covered version." They write, "I'm in this chair ten hours a day during the work week, then play video games sitting in it over the weekend. No discomfort at all, ever. My lower back has thanked me for a decade now for making the switch to kneeling."

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The Best Office Chairs, According to Amazon Reviewers