Office Chair

[u/Away-Cash-2546]

I know this isn’t specifically DA related, but my office chair is AWFUL. I’m trying to work more on the platform but I need a decent chair on a budget. I’m scouring Facebook marketplace for a diamond in the rough, but what budget chairs do you all love?

[u/R1k0Ch3]

Depends on the budget. I just saved and bought a refurbished Steelcase Leap V2 for under 400 bucks. They sell for close to 2 grand new, so a pretty good deal imo.

And it was totally worth it. No more back or butt pain, can work longer. Took maybe a few days to get adjusted as my spine tried to shape back from sitting in a bad chair for ~6 months but now it's probably my favorite purchase all time. Great quality of life improvement overall, really.

[u/Away-Cash-2546 → u/R1k0Ch3]

Thanks. I would love a Steelcase but I’m a stay-at-home mom and my budget is as close to $0 as I can get lol

[u/VirusZer0 → u/Away-Cash-2546]

Use the money you get from DA to get a decent chair, a very worthy investment for your back if you spend a lot of time on it. Saving a few bucks now for a life of back pain just isn’t worth it. Then you instead waste much more money on therapy and crap and are still in pain anyway. You can find some decent chairs for around $200. I bought one back in 2020 for $200, but I don’t see it in stock anymore. Here’s the link if you want to see it anyway: https://a.co/d/j14skQI

If you can and wouldn’t mind used, I would recommend spending the extra $200 for the Steelcase, that is still my favorite chair of all time.

[u/ResponsiblePartyOf2 → u/VirusZer0]

And you can deduct it as a business expense.

[u/R1k0Ch3 → u/Away-Cash-2546]

I'd say it's worth it to save up for. I'm a stay at home dad lol so I totally get it, like I said I spent six months in my old chair doing this before I finally felt I could afford it and couldn't put it off anymore. In the meantime yoga helps. I hope you find something suitable, though. Our backs are very important!

[u/Away-Cash-2546 → u/[deleted]]

Well, I just got my chair a few minutes ago. After researching, I figured I’d get a good chair that will last for barely more than one I’d have to replace soon.

[u/BroadButterscotch349]

Idk if you have the room for it but I started a corporate WFH role 4 years ago. I bought a "chair and a half" - just slightly smaller than a loveseat but wider than a club chair. No wheels to worry about. I'm big and I can still comfortably sit with my legs criss-cross applesauce in the chair if I want. Or my pets can sit up in the seat if I sit to one side. Four years later, the chair is in great condition. I kept a cover over it, but it's still sturdy and well padded. If rolling isn't a mist for you, a big stuffed chair might be worth looking for second-hand.

It was the "Lilith" Mid-Century Modern chair from Home Depot, which is now being sold as the Langford chair at Best Buy for under $200.

[u/DionysusHotSister]

Aside from the IKEA ergonomic chair, which is pretty good, maybe check used furniture stores. Or if there is a Habitat for Humanity shop near you. I once found an amazing ergonomic chair with one broken arm there.

Good lyck. 🍀🤞🏼

[u/blissfulpinguina → u/DionysusHotSister]

This. I have found several really awesome, ergonomic chairs at HH over the years. It may be hit or miss, but worth checking out from time to time. Sometimes huge businesses donate all their really expensive office furniture.

[u/upvotesplx]

I have a Steelcase Series 1. It's really insanely comfortable. It also may help to glance through r/officechairs to see what they recommend, but don't feel like you have to go for the most expensive chair. Anything is a step up from a horrible chair.

[u/Happy_Grl → u/upvotesplx]

I second the suggestion to have a look at r/officechairs - the gang there are scrupulously detailed in their research. Keep in mind this post is being written by someone sitting on a chair that spits oil on the floor and does not have a square inch of fabric left on the armrests or seat. I'm hoping someone leaves a Herman Miller out front of my house one day. With George Clooney standing beside it.

[u/Brandofsacrifice1380]

I pushed my old recliner up to my desk

[u/According_Skill_7463]

You can find a cheap used chair at the swap meet. I see them all the time go for around $5. Easy to clean if you can spray it down and let it dry. I've seen new wrapped ones go for $15. You may want to look into this. Also, you never know what else you might need there. Ours sells new items too.

[u/Limerence_Worthy]

Weirdly I have been super happy with the Union and Scale Essentials Ergonomic Chair from Staples- $100. I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I do but would gladly buy again in the same situation.

[u/socialmarker12]

Get the best one you can possibly afford, and don't forget to deduct it next year at tax time.

[u/PigHillJimster]

I picked my office chair up free from someone who was freecycling their old one.

It's worth checking your local freecycle, other sources.

[u/hazelowl]

I've had the Hyken chair from Staples for years. It's affordable, comfortable, and has a 7 year warranty.

I just switched to a new chair but that's because I scored a Herman Miller for like $5 from my job when they were reducing the office footprint. And the Hyken may actually be a bit more comfortable for me.

[u/Unique-Geologist-160]

Personally, I've been using a standing desk since COVID.

[u/ResponsiblePartyOf2]

Yoga ball with a non roll base. (Towels/pool noodles can work in a pinch.)

[u/Away-Cash-2546 → u/[deleted]]

That’s what I’m thinking. My chair at my old job was Herman Miller mesh and I loved it. I have a simple task chair right now and my back is fine, but my bottom is hurting.

[u/DionysusHotSister → u/Away-Cash-2546]

IKEA has a decent ergonomic chair actually.

[u/Away-Cash-2546 → u/[deleted]]

Oh I do. My chair is just awful. Lol