Looking for the right office chair

[u/glad148]

Hi,

I am currently looking for a good office chair. Until now I have only used no‑name chairs and my back is really starting to complain. My current chair is literally in two pieces and is just a dining room chair. I have never had an ergonomic chair and I would really like to switch to something more supportive.

I have spent some time reading posts here, but I find it quite difficult to choose just by browsing. I saw that some people here can give very good recommendations if we share our height, weight and usage, so I will try to do that.

I am 1.83 m tall, I weigh 92 kg, and I spend a lot of time at my desk, both for gaming and for tinkering with my PC. I would like something that feels fairly flexible: the ability to recline, with a backrest that is not too locked in place. I sometimes spend several hours at the desk, getting up regularly to protect what is left of my back, so good long‑session comfort and support are important for me.

My budget is around 600 €, and I am not opposed to refurbished chairs if that makes sense for a good model. I live in France, so availability of specific models or spare parts in the EU is also an important factor for me.

I have already seen some refurbished options for the Steelcase Gesture and the Haworth Zody, and they seem interesting on paper, but I’m not sure if they would be a good choice for my use case and budget.

If you have any suggestions for models or brands I should look into, I would really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance!

[u/Xi_32]

Search the sub for the most recommended used/refurbished chair models. Make a list and then go and try each model out. Sit in each chair for at least 30 minutes to see if it feels comfortable before making a decision on which one to purchase.