Office chair preference/recommendation

[Scania]

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The erg on my current office chair is killing me--lower back and shoulder...going to take a hammer to the piggy bank and invest in something good.

Anyone have any good recommendations?

 

[pathstudent]

The erg on my current office chair is killing me--lower back and shoulder...going to take a hammer to the piggy bank and invest in something good.

Anyone have any good recommendations?

My group bought me a pininfarina xten when I started and it is awesome. Have you ever slept in a bed at a nice hotel and thought "omg that is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in". Well this chair is like that except for chairs. I think it costs around 2000.

 

[Path or bust]

The erg on my current office chair is killing me--lower back and shoulder...going to take a hammer to the piggy bank and invest in something good.

Anyone have any good recommendations?

Its very user dependent, at least for me. What others like may be too soft, too hard, or what not. Try a bunch out, and even then it might be difficult, but still a step up.

 

[KCShaw]

My group bought me a pininfarina xten when I started and it is awesome. Have you ever slept in a bed at a nice hotel and thought "omg that is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in". Well this chair is like that except for chairs. I think it costs around 2000.

Holy crap. On Amazon.com there's one for $2999. That said, if they're sturdy enough to last a good ~10+ yrs and they suit, I would spend that much. Some things are just worth it, especially if you spend nearly half your waking hours in them -- don't skimp on ergonomics just because it's "okay" right now, when you first sit down at the start of a day. I spent a few hundred on one several months ago, and it was comfy at the time, but the cushioning is already flattening out and I fear I'll need another before long. I'm going to hunt in a different way next time.

 

[pathstudent]

2999 seems high but like I said I didn't buy it. My group did when I was employed.

I have the one with the silver back.

http://www.xtenchair.com/

This site lists them at 1999 after a 500 discount. Remember if you are buying it for yourself, you can deduct it as a business expense and that cuts the effective price 40-50% depending on your tax bracket and state income tax.

 

[WEBB PINKERTON]

What a ripoff. Maybe those of you looking to change careers should manufacture chairs. 😀

 

[2121115]

Countdown until this becomes a job market thread....

 

[Scania]

Countdown until this becomes a job market thread....

lmao...it's inevitable...

 

[pathstudent]

What a ripoff. Maybe those of you looking to change careers should manufacture chairs. 😀

Ripoff?

A run of the mill nice office chair is 800. This one is like sitting in a slipper. Definitely a good value in my opinion (especially if you aren't paying for it! )

 

[yaah]

Aeron chairs are not as expensive as those but still not cheap. They are pretty nice and stable.