Premium Office Chairs

THERE ARE THREE things you don’t skimp on if you want a happy life: a good mattress, a good pair of shoes, and the best office chair you can find. Each one is key to a world free of unnecessary pain.

-Julian Chokkattu and Matthew Korfhage of Wired.com

So, now you need a really good high quality and premium office chair?

Well, we sell them, and we have some expert opinions, so we may know what we’re talking about.
Here are some great ones to choose from, and their specifications.

Herman Miller Embody

The Herman Miller Embody is one of the most advanced ergonomic chairs ever designed. Developed by Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber in collaboration with more than 20 physicians and biomechanical experts, the Embody was built around a single idea: movement is essential to health, even while seated. Its signature pixelated support system automatically conforms to your body’s micro-movements, distributing weight evenly and eliminating pressure buildup. The narrow back promotes correct posture while allowing freedom to move, twist, and reach.

Steelcase Gesture

The Steelcase Gesture is engineered for the way people work today. Steelcase studied more than 2,000 people across six continents and identified nine postures created by modern technology use, phones, tablets, laptops, multi-monitor setups, that existing chairs weren’t supporting. The Gesture was designed to address all of them. Its defining feature is a 360-degree arm system that moves like the human arm, supporting your shoulders and elbows in any position. Pair that with 3D LiveBack® and a flexible seat perimeter, and you get a chair that supports you whether you’re deep in a spreadsheet or on a call.

Steelcase Leap V2

The Steelcase Leap V2 has been one of the top-ranked ergonomic chairs on the market since its release and still holds that position nearly two decades later. What sets it apart is LiveBack® technology, a flexible backrest that changes shape as you move, mimicking your spine’s natural motion rather than locking you into a fixed posture. Add the Natural Glide System, which lets you recline while staying close to your desk, and seven points of adjustment, and you have a chair that accommodates virtually every sitting style and body type.

Haworth Zody

The Haworth Zody was the first office chair ever to offer asymmetrical lumbar support — the ability to independently adjust lumbar support on each side of the spine to match your body’s natural asymmetry. It was also the first chair to achieve Cradle to Cradle® certification for sustainability. The Zody supports both traditional seated postures and a “perch” position — that half-sitting, half-standing position that’s increasingly common with sit-to-stand desk setups. Its 3-point synchronous tilt aligns with the body’s natural pivot points at the hip, knee, and ankle for an effortless, balanced recline.

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Steelcase Series 1

The Steelcase Series 1 is Steelcase’s entry point into high-performance ergonomic seating, and it brings more technology to its price point than almost anything else in its class. The backrest features integrated LiveBack™ flexors that bend and move with your spine throughout the day, borrowing the same core technology found in Steelcase’s flagship chairs. Its weight-activated mechanism automatically adjusts recline tension based on your body weight, so you don’t have to fiddle with knobs to get the right resistance. For buyers who want genuine Steelcase engineering without the flagship price tag, the Series 1 is the answer.

Herman Miller Aeron

The Herman Miller Aeron Classic is the chair that changed office seating forever. Designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick and introduced in 1994, the Aeron was the first chair to replace foam, fabric, and leather upholstery with a breathable suspension material — Pellicle — that responds to your body’s movements rather than simply supporting a static position. It’s the chair that put ergonomics on the map for the modern office, and it remains one of the best ergonomic chairs available today. The Aeron Classic is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. It’s that kind of chair.

Herman Miller introduced the PostureFit support system in 2002 in collaboration with Dr. Jack Walker, which also supports the sacrum instead of just the lumbar curve.

In 2016, the Remastered Aeron was born and newer models upgraded this to the “PostureFit SL,” with which Adjustable individual pads support your sacrum and lower lumbar spine to keep your spine aligned.

Herman Miller Mirra 2

The Herman Miller Mirra 2, designed by Studio 7.5, is built for people who move. Whether you’re switching between a laptop, tablet, or phone throughout the day, the Mirra 2 is engineered to move with you. Its Loop Spine provides torsional flex so you can stretch and reach in any direction, while the Harmonic 2 tilt delivers a smooth, natural recline. It’s one of the most versatile chairs in the Herman Miller lineup both adaptable enough to share, precise enough to dial in for your exact frame.

Haworth Fern

The Haworth Fern is one of the most distinctive ergonomic chairs on the market and one of the most awarded. Where most chairs use a rigid outer frame to provide back support, the Fern eliminated the frame entirely. Its patented three-part Wave Suspension System consisting of a central stem, individually calibrated fronds, and a soft outer cradle work together to provide full-length spinal support that flexes and moves with your body rather than holding it in place. The result is what Haworth calls “edgeless comfort” providing support that’s pressure-free across the entire back. The Haworth Fern was recognized by CNN, Wired, TechRadar, ABC News, and Tom’s Guide as one of the best ergonomic chairs available.