OT: office chair recommendation

[LegendRider]

I need a new chair for my home office and I'd prefer not to spend more than $300. Ideally I'd get a lightly used Herman Miller Aeron, but they are proving hard to find at that price. Any recommendations? I like the mesh style rather than the heavily-padded, overstuffed leather ones, but otherwise open to suggestions.

[chuckroast]

I have a Steelcase Think chair in my home office that I really like. I bought it used (corporate cast off) for $150 or so but looks like new ones are heavily discounted.

http://www.madisonseating.com/think-...FcRcMgodKH8Agg

[eddief]

http://www.hermanmiller.com/products...ra-chairs.html

They look weird, they feel great. As you can tell, I spend half my life at the computer for work and the forum. I had been through a number of Office Depot and Costco crap chairs. Then I stumbled onto this Mirra used on craigslist. Have never looked back. For my ass, the seating platform has never been an issue. No butt fatigue ever. Not fat padding, but more a mesh sling. And prices have come down a lot since I bought mine. But probably like bike saddles, it's gotta agree with your smiley face.

I guess since I bought mine there is now a Mirra 2

http://www.officedesigns.com/hermanm...05caAnPg8P8HAQ

[Ken Robb]

go to a few stores and test-sit as many chairs as possible. Butts in chairs can be as personally variable as butts on saddles.

[eddief]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JPy_BWsPLw

[daker13]

Definitely check CL. I found a good Steelcase chair that way.

[54ny77]

i hate aeron chairs.

have not found a desk chair i like. have tried many. even sat on one of those giant balls for awhile.

next step is buying a stand-up desk, which is my real preference. not cheap, unfortunately.

if you were near me i'd trade you my aeron for some decent wine or beer.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

i hate aeron chairs.

have not found a desk chair i like. have tried many. even sat on one of those giant balls for awhile.

Have you ever tried one of these? I've only used one for a short period of time (a few minutes) but was pleasantly surprised.

[R3awak3n]

I like the aeron chair. Its expensive but its confortable and it agrees with my back. I know some people do not like em.

luckily we have them at work, at home I have some chair I bought on amazon for $250 and it sucks, I do not use it that much or I would have already replaced that crap with an aeron.


@54ny77: maybe you need a standing desk

[54ny77]

she must've been too.

Originally Posted by Louis

Have you ever tried one of these? I've only used one for a short period of time (a few minutes) but was pleasantly surprised.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

she must've been too.

[buldogge]

I use an Aeron in my office…but…when I still tattooed, I used a HAG Capisco, daily:

http://www.modernchair.com/capisco-chair.html

Great adjustability and extremely comfortable, along with replaceable covers.

-Mark in St. Louis

[Peter P.]

Steelcase Sensor Chair. I'm sitting in mine now. I've had mine for about 20 years.

Don't waste your time the Staples and Office Max and similar mass merchandise product. The chairs fall apart from even casual use and can't handle heavier users.

You "build" these chairs ala carte-pick the wheels (for carpet or hardwood), base color, fabric color, base color, arm style, chair size, back height, and many other features. Very adjustable chair.

Of course, with the ability to do that, it's expensive. But a lot of independent office supply stores sell these used. Definitely worth calling around.

[Kirk Pacenti]

Have you considered a standing desk? I've been using one of these for years and doubt I could ever go back to sitting. I do have a chair of course, but use it very rarely.

[gavingould]

i've had a Herman Miller SAYL in the office for a couple years. closer to $500, but perhaps can be found for less or lightly used.