Best office chairs on a budget - TechnW3
It's so important to have a comfy chair when you're sat at your desk, giving you vital support for your back and keep blood flowing properly through your legs. Unfortunately, some of the best office chairs are just too expensive for your average human, with the likes of Hermann Miller and Humanscale charging monster bucks for desk chairs. Thankfully, there are some great options out there for those looking for a comfortable office chair on a budget - and we'll tell you where to find them.
If you're looking for a cheap office chair, you may want to take a gander at some great budget dorm room desks - they're all great prices, and perfect if you're heading off to college.
Cheap office chairs you can rely on
The All Rounder
Hbada Office Task Chair
Staff Pick
The Hbada Task Chair looks phenomenal, particularly in its black and white color scheme. There are also some pretty great features built into its frame as well - the arms lift up and out of the way if you find them cumbersome, and the thick padding on the seat keeps you comfortable. The back of the chair also has a really nice 'S-curve' to it that supports your back over long sitting sessions.
Executive Comfort
Office Ergonomic Chair
If you want to look like you own the place, the simply-named Office Ergonomic Desk Chair is the way to go - and its thick padding will keep you comfortable over long periods of time. There's built-in lumbar support, and its extremely soft PU leather is, while thin, soft and supple - so you get the look of an executive chair, with all the comfort too.
Unobtrusive design
Boss Office Fabric Steno chair
If you want something completely un-fussy that slips under a desk when you're not using it, the Boss Office Steno Fabric Chair is a great option. It's relatively inexpensive, but has some really nice supportive cushions - and, if they annoy you, there aren't any armrests to get in the way. Perfect for dorm rooms or smaller home offices that need a less intrusive desk chair.
Basically good
Amazon Basics Task Chair
Just because they're basic doesn't mean they're not good - and the Amazon Basics Task Chair proves this point beautifully. There's no armrests to get in your way, and the mesh back is comfortable and breathable, so you're kept that little bit cooler on hotter days. It's also available in a range of different colors to suit any home office decor.
Swivelly fun
Neo Chair Swivel Chair
Neo Chair's Swivel Office Chair has some great features for an impressive price - there are comfy armrests, a mesh back with lumbar support, and a firm, but comfy cushion for derriere support. It is a little narrower than some, so those with wider behinds may want to look elsewhere, but for under $100 it's an excellent choice.
Something more
Erguosit Home Office Chair
Sometimes its worth going slightly over budget - matters involving your back should well be one of those times. If you can stretch $20 over, you can grab the Erguosit Home Office Chair - and it's worth it. There's a mesh back with adjustable lumbar support, moveable padded armrests, and a bottom cushion big enough to suit even the heaviest set behind. It rocks back, it swivels - everything you'd want from an office chair.
More padding
Amazon Basics Classic Puresoft mid-back office chair
Amazon are back with another comfy option to slip under your desk. It's padded on the armrests, back and seat, and is finished a soft leather alike. It is very much 'just a desk chair' but its got features from far more expensive options you'll find out there. There's even a really helpful build video on the product page to make putting it together a lot easier.
Something stylish
Vinsetto Vanity middle back office chair
There's more to a home office than comfort and function - sometimes, you want something that looks good too. This option has a studded backrest like a chair in a posh restaurant, and a soft velvet surface that's soft to the touch. The flared arms conjure images of a throne, and the silver-painted plastics add a touch of either 'royalty' or 'chince'. I can't quite decide which. Either way, it's a good-looking, comfy office chair at a reasonable price.
Modern looks
Belleze Modern upholstered linen office chair
How about something more modern? The Belleze is a lovely piece of design that'll fit any modern office space. It lacks arms and back support, but if you only use your home office occasionally and it's a function room the rest of the time, this could well be the option for you. That, or it would make a good option for any villain's lair.
Game for days
High Back Gaming chair
If you're a gamer, you're probably looking for one of those cool, racing-style seats. You're also probably looking at the prices of some of them and dropping your jaw to the ground. This budget oriented gaming chair is a great alternative, offering cushions for ergonomics at a much lower price.
Motorised massage
TALEWEO Massage Office Chair
If you want to push the boat out a little more, this massage chair could be just for. It's still under the $150 price bracket, and offers little motors in the backrest that massage your back through the day. It also reclines, so you can take a break and enjoy that massage properly.
Quilted?
Velvet Office Chair
This office chair offers everything you could want from an office chair, with a high back, adjustable armrests, and sturdy legs. It's also made of velvet of you're into that.
Which would we go for?
On its Amazon page, Hbada claims its Task Chair can 'Understand you better than your boss' and it's a 'cute little penguin'. While we can't really comment on either of these statements (although its color scheme is very fetching and penguin-like), we do know for sure that it's a comfy, reasonably priced desk chair - for something that sits nicely in the middle, we'd say it's the overall pick of the bunch.
Of course, if you're still waiting on payday but your desk chair stem has just perforated the cushion, leaving you chairless in the face of another week of home office work, you may think you're limited on options. Thankfully, the Amazon Basics Task Chair is lovely and cheap, yet still features a mesh back - so you'll be nice and comfy through the work day. And it's available in blue!
If you want all the bells and whistles, there's the Erguosit Home Office chair. It is the priciest of the bunch, but it features gizmos that even more expensive chairs don't have - padded armrests and adjustable lumbar support to name but a few. Yes, it is a little dearer than its peers - but it is worth it, if you want to stretch the budget a bit. Your back will thank you.
What should I look out for in a desk chair
Everyone has their own needs in an office chair, but there are some things that are a must when choosing a chair that won't do you any damage as you sit at your desk for the long workday.
- Back support - your back is important. Make sure that any desk chair you're choosing has some amount of support for your posture and back - that means keeping you upright throught the day, so that you don't end up slumping in front of your computer.
- Lumbar support - we'll say it again - your back is important. It's also not a straigt line from head to leg, it's a kind of subtle S shape. Lumbar support keeps your back in shape, making sure that your lower back is catered for. Ideally, a chair should have adjustable lumbar support to make sure the back rest is the perfect shape for your back.
- Height adjustment - you don't want to be sat on your chair on tip toes, and neither do you want to be sat at your desk, barely able to see over. It might sound obvious, but height adjustable desk chairs make working for long hours not only more comfortable, but also better for your legs and back health.
Where to buy desk chairs on a budget?
If none of the above are quite your style, then there are a great range of places to have a look at other cheap, comfy office chairs. Wayfair has some really stylish options at really great prices, and Home Depot has an entire office section where you can sort your options by price and go from there. There's always the ever-faithful Amazon, although searching through the enormous range on offer can be daunting at best. Make sure you're doubling checking reviews, and if in doubt, pop back here! The list will continue to evolve with time, and we'll keep making sure this list reflects how you can get a cheap office chair on a budget for a long time to come.
- Amazon - Good old faithful Amazon - they've got thousands of options.
- Home Depot - It's very easy to sort the options on their site, so you can really narrow down your search.
- Walmart - We've already put a Ascending price filter on here, so you'll see the cheapest options first.
- BestBuy - They've mixed in some accessories with the chairs here, so you'll have to scroll a bit to get to the chairs. They are there though, we promise!
- Wayfair - Wayfair may not be the cheapest, but they have some very stylish options for good prices.
We have a few more buying guides you might be interested in too. If you can stretch that budget further, then the best ergonomic office chairs are well worth a look. Our roundup of the best desk chair for kids is great for the little workers at home.
Or maybe you quite like the chair you already have and just wish it was a bit more padded? If that's the case, then you might be able to skip buying a chair if one of these best seat cushions suit you.
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