Recommend me an office chair...

[Hard-Drive]

I work from home a lot, and my home office chair has got to "that point". Needs to be tipped after many years faithful service as it's just knackered.

Any recommendations? Needs to be:

-Comfy and supportive
-Fully adjustable, I have a history of spinal issues so lumbar support would be good
-Attractive to look at
-Not all plasticy and sticky...I don't have aircon at home
-Not too expensive
-Available now either online or at a south Midlands furniture store (or Ikea)
-Not leftfield...needs to be a proper chair.

Thanks in advance guys

[ianrb]

Try IKEA, I have one of theirs at home & it works very well.

[Hard-Drive]

This one looks good...any experiences on here?

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/2010310...

[Cotty]

Looks ok, must admit im due for a new one.

[KaraK]

Hard-Drive said:

This one looks good...any experiences on here?

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/2010310...

Exactly what I was going to recommend! I have back and shoulder issues and my MARKUS is the comfiest office chair I've ever sat in - the mesh back is great for not getting stuck to the chair when it's warm as well

I would go give one a try (every IKEA I've been too has them out to sit in) as your mileage may vary obviously but I've been very happy with mine

[Studio117]

[klootzak]

Have a look at the Vitra Media Pal http://www.vitra.com/en-ch/product/medapal

We've had them in our office for the last eight years without problem or complaint about comfort (despite having some weapons grade whingers).

Not cheap, by any means, but well worth the price.

k

[ArsE92]

KaraK said:

Hard-Drive said:

This one looks good...any experiences on here?

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/2010310...

Exactly what I was going to recommend! I have back and shoulder issues and my MARKUS is the comfiest office chair I've ever sat in - the mesh back is great for not getting stuck to the chair when it's warm as well

I would go give one a try (every IKEA I've been too has them out to sit in) as your mileage may vary obviously but I've been very happy with mine

+1 for the Markus but get it in black 'leather'. The grey will stain easily. Ahem.

[Allanv]

I suffer from a neck problem and the amount of chairs I have bought over the years and they have all been crap until I found this one.

https://www.officefurnitureonline.co.uk/office-cha...

I actually bought 2 of them one for my home office and one to place in whichever company I am contracted to at the time.

It have been a breath of fresh air for me.

[KaraK]

ArsE92 said:

KaraK said:

Hard-Drive said:

This one looks good...any experiences on here?

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/2010310...

Exactly what I was going to recommend! I have back and shoulder issues and my MARKUS is the comfiest office chair I've ever sat in - the mesh back is great for not getting stuck to the chair when it's warm as well

I would go give one a try (every IKEA I've been too has them out to sit in) as your mileage may vary obviously but I've been very happy with mine

+1 for the Markus but get it in black 'leather'. The grey will stain easily. Ahem.

Mine's in the "leather" too - mainly because I thought the fabric one looked a bit "cheaper" despite only being £5 difference.

[trickywoo]

I'm sitting on a Markus now. Had it about a month.

Its a well made chair and fine at the price point but I'm finding the seat a bit firm for prolonged use.

I think 'fine' sums it up well and unless you are willing / able to stump up a good few hundred more you probably won't get anything much better.

Leather is nicer to sit on than cloth and it'll stay looking good longer too.

[Blanchimont]

My old work used Markus Ikea chairs, and I sat in the 8-4:30 mon-fri and I never got pained, ached, or any issues whatsoever. I wanted to take the chair with me, but couldn't.

[LordGrover]

Get one you like the look of and is comfortable.

You are not designed to sit for hours on end, no matter what chair you get. More importantly; take frequent breaks, if only to stand and stretch or pop to the kitchen for a coffee.

[soad]

Make one yourself?

[Oakey]

The last time this thread came up everyone swore by a specific chair that costs about £1000 new but can be picked up for £200 ish second hand. Not an Aeron.

[Hard-Drive]

The Office Furniture Online one looks good, but I think I'm going to go for the Ikea Markus as it looks a bit more "home" and a bit less "office".

Quick question for those that have the Ikea chair, are they self assembly? In short, I need to get one in the back of a 3 series estate, will it fit?

Thanks

[Oakey]

Steelcase Please, that was it:

http://www.stevensonsofficefurniture.co.uk/second-...

[ArsE92]

Hard-Drive said:

The Office Furniture Online one looks good, but I think I'm going to go for the Ikea Markus as it looks a bit more "home" and a bit less "office".

Quick question for those that have the Ikea chair, are they self assembly? In short, I need to get one in the back of a 3 series estate, will it fit?

Thanks

Yes and yes

[Chris Type R]

Second hand Herman Miller Aeron ?

I work from home & find them quite comfortable.

[0000]

I went with this.