Featured Categories Stacking Chairs High-Back Chairs Folding Chairs Guest & Reception Chairs Mid-Back Chairs Children's Chairs Task Chairs Licensed Chairs Ergonomic Office Chair Drafting Chair & Office Stools Big & Tall Chairs Table & Chair Carts Office Chair Accessories Stacking Chairs See all High-Back Chairs See all Folding Chairs See all More Categories in Office Chairs Stacking Chairs High-Back Chairs Folding Chairs Guest & Reception Chairs Mid-Back Chairs Children's Chairs Task Chairs Licensed Chairs Ergonomic Office Chair Drafting Chair & Office Stools Big & Tall Chairs Table & Chair Carts Office Chair AccessoriesThere's really no "best" office chair since not everyone is looking for the same thing. As someone who sits in front of the computer for at least 8 hours a day, I require an office chair that can support my long hours of sitting. For many people, they just require something comfortable for the few hours they sit. Many office chairs will give you a range of hours that it's designed to use for on a daily basis.
For office chairs around or under your budget, here are some highly rated office chairs. I've used chairs that were around $50 and it felt awesome when I first got it but with my long sitting hours, the cushion and support deteriorated after about 6 months. My back and shoulders started to hurt and a slew of other problems started to affect me. So yes, there are cheaper chairs than the ones I mentioned but it’ll cost you more down the line in terms of health.If you are able to spend a bit more, then I recommend the Quantum 9000 which is the 4th chair at the site above. It looks similar to one of those famous Aeron chairs from Herman Miller which are one of the best chairs you can get but this one is a bit cheaper. It costs more than most office chairs but seriously, in the long run, you'll actually save money. I’ve had it for 5 years and it feels just the same as when I first got it. I know because my friend recently got one and it felt the same as mine even though mine was 5 years old.
With quality chairs, you can customize them to fit your body more. From front tilts do forward adjustments to lumbar support to adjustable arm rests, you'll have more options to help you find the best setup for your body. Cheap chairs are very limited in this area which is why over time, you're likely going to experience pain.Getting a good office chair is more important than most people realize. Go cheap and you can end up with a lot of pain from your neck down to your feet believe it or not. A company I used to work for where we were at the computer all day would have specialists come to everyone's desk to make sure we got the right chair adjustments and used the right posture while sitting. Our desks were adjustable in case we wanted to stand every now and then.The chairs they used weren't cheap and the reason for this is because the money they would save by preventing injuries/pain/discomfort would be far cheaper than the medical bills resulting from having employees develop long term chronic pain.
I'm not sure exactly what chair they used but it's similar to the chair I recommended above.I was hesitant at first since I've never spent that much on an office chair but nearly 5 years later, I'm so glad I did. There are some things you can go cheap on and get away with any bad consequences but an office chair isn't one of them. If you hardly sit at a desk, then I guess it doesn't mater what you get but if you sit a lot like me, do yourself a favor and investment the money in a good, quality chair. The difference over a long period of time is immeasurable. If you're planning to spend nearly $200, you might as well add in bit more and get a highly quality chair.The chair you are looking for is the Kare no frills ergonomic chair. It comes in at 226 dollars, sale price, so you'll have to shell out a little more, but you get a 7 year guarantee, something which you won't find at Ikea. Yes, there are amazing ergonomic chairs with more features, but if you want one for under 200, you can't go wrong here.
Fully adjustable, and in your price range. /fril...Although the experts of industry have added their views, I would also like to jump in the discussion and share my experience.Office chairs are an essential part of office furniture. Therefore, it becomes important to select the right type of office chairs for the employees. There are many factors you need to consider while selecting the office chairs likequality of the material used,comfort level,right sitting posture andpriceConsidering all such factors, the best office chair available under $200 is Etros Series Swivel/Tilt Chair available on Cheapest office supplies, a well-known online store in New York Garden City.Sizing Up the Right Petite Chair for Smaller Users Just as with those individuals who are taller or heavier than the average body, petite people have a difficult time finding a chair that fits properly. Most chairs, even when adjustable, are designed to fit the 5th – 95th percentile. A 5’2″ female is technically right at the 5th percentile, but will still find that most chairs are really not scaled properly.
An improperly sized chair can present genuine health risks. A seat that is too deep can create circulatory problems for the lower legs. A properly fitting seat has two to four fingers’ width of space between the front of the seat edge and the back of the knee. Too high a seat can also cut off circulation to the lower extremities; however if seat height is the only fit problem, a foot rest is a quick and inexpensive fix. Many chairs have a seated height that starts anywhere from 16″ to 19″ or more. Given that the correct seated height for a 5’ tall person is 14″ and only 15.5″ at 5’4″, too high a seat is a common problem. Arms that are too far apart limit support for the shoulders and arms. Proper support of the arms is part of the solution to prevent hand, arm, thoracic, and neck problems, so improperly placed chairs arms can rule out an otherwise great chair. In addition to these fit issues, the lumbar may hit in the wrong place and the headrest miss the head if the chair back cannot be adjusted to fit the smaller person.
Note to heavier people: a heavier, short person might not need as shallow or narrow a seat as their hips will require a larger space to fit comfortably and may be perfectly suited for a standard sized chair, provided it is equipped with a shorter cylinder to offer a lower seated height range. Great chair options for petite ladies Three chairs we’ve found that fit an amazing range of bodies are the Steelcase Amia chair, Steelcase Leap chair, and the Steelcase Think chair. In addition to having a generous seat depth range, these seats are narrower than many, and the standard arms can be slid inward, close to the body. These chairs are especially well suited for corporate environments where one chair may have to fit many users over its lifetime. Neutral Posture, Bodybilt, Ergocentric and Via all offer chairs with the option of a small or even extra small seat. Seating Inc. has several models that offer a petite version that is scaled to fit a smaller body. Thus it is possible to offer an entire office a uniform appearance while fitting different body sizes.
All of these companies offer arm options as well, that at a minimum are width adjustable. Some models have arms that will pivot inward or offer a double pivot, allowing the user to bring them closer to the body. Some of our favorites In addition to the Steelcase chairs named above, The Ergocentric GeoCentric chair is comfortable, well built and an excellent value. The Neutral Posture XSM Petite chair is designed for the ultra-petite, under 5’ tall person and can work well even for an extremely petite person – as short as three feet tall. I’m 5’1″ and bought a Neutral Posture NPS8500 chair for my personal use (without the headrest) and absolutely love it. A great home office chair at a budget price is the ErgoCentric Saffron Apt chair, which starts just above the $200 mark. The Bodybilt J2406 chair or Bodybilt J3406 chair are the ultimate in comfort and are highly customizable, making them the best choice for those with serious pain issues. All of these can be customized into a drafting stool with height adjustable foot rings for leg support to accommodate a taller desk or a sit to stand workstation.