It can be a big adjustment if you’ve made the full-time transition to working from home! Mostly good things, from being able to throw in a load of laundry mid-day, to cooking lunch and getting a workout in between meetings.
Most people were tossed into this new lifestyle, and are finally figuring out if they’ll be able to stick to it full time. In the early days of the pandemic, many workers were making do with dining room table setups or working from the couch. But now that it seems like work from home is here to stay, it might be time to upgrade your workspace to make sure your chair can support you.
Most people consider their mattress carefully as they realize how important sleep is, and how much time we spend in bed. But we spend as much time in our desk chairs, and most people don’t seem to value that in the same way.
Getting a comfortable, supportive, stylish desk chair can make a major improvement to your mental and physical health, especially if you invest in a high-quality chair designed for durability and ergonomics.
We broke down the best options on the market so you can finally upgrade to the chair you deserve.
Branch Ergonomic Chair:
Branch’s ergonomic chair was the clear choice to lead this list. It’s the perfect combination of sleek design, reliable comfort, simple assembly, and reasonably priced. The chair looks incredible and comes in a variety of colors for whatever kind of aesthetic you’re going for.
It is just the right combination of supportive and adjustable, so you can find the right alignment whether you like to lounge back or sit fully upright while you work.
Assembly is really easy, and it takes about 10 minutes to pop everything into place, and the entire chair just feels sturdy and well constructed.
The best part is that it starts at just $329, including free shipping. There is finally a premium chair on the market that won’t break the bank.
Steelcase Think Chair:
The Steelcase Think is another well-designed option with a very premium look and feel. Assembly is just a bit more complex than the Branch chair, but it doesn’t long and it is very comfortable, especially for long work days.
The major trade-off for Steelcase here is just the price. It retails starting at $972, so while the quality is really solid, and the design is top-tier, it can be out of the price range of a lot of people looking for an upgrade.
If you’re looking for a higher-end version of the Branch chair, Steelcase is a great place to look, and you won’t be disappointed in the quality and comfort it provides.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair:
The Herman Miller Aeron Chair is an incredible feat of product design and long-lasting comfort. It is perfectly adjustable and has the classic look and feel of a premium office chair.
Its pros are legendary and well known, but we got a bit of sticker shock when we went to look at it, as it retails starting at $1,320. That puts it firmly on the pricier side for a desk chair.
It lives up to the hype, but the look of it in a home office left a little bit to be desired. It looks slightly out of place compared to the Branch and Steelcase chair in the cozier setting of a work-from-home setup.
If you’re looking for the most premium option, the Aeron Chair is a great option. If you’re looking for something a little more affordable, it’s probably going to be a bit more of a reach.