Ask HN: Recommendations for “24hr” work chairs?

I am in need of a new comfortable chair for when I work/is at my desk. I spend pretty much all my wake moments in front of my desk at home, working and coding in general.

I have problems with my back (it's straight, no curve) and I can really feel I should have invested in better office equipment (Chair especially).

So I thought I would ask you/HN, see what recommendations or even just hear what you are using as your go-to chair and maybe even table? Hopefully this may help others as well.

I currently have the "MARKUS" from Ikea, but I found it to be very uncomfortable for my neck sadly.

I hope you guys and gals can help with some recommendations for a new chair, I know nothing of chairs or which brands to even consider or stay away from.

Thanks in advance!

I would love to try a lot of chairs, sadly there is limited places where I can (and they do not really have a lot to try).

It's just so I have some brands to maybe look into further before going out to try (if I can find them).

Thanks!

I also have a niggling back but no problems since I went for standing desk: http://www.fastcompany.com/3028686/my-year-at-a-standing-des...

Maybe give it a go in between sitting for long periods. Positive side effect: improved touch typing.

Whats more important is that you need to go to your general practitioner and get checked up on what is really bothering your back rather than making assumptions.

Secondly go to a experienced physiotherapist,(only if your general practitioner has said you should go to one)she/he will figure out what is wrong with your back.

Lastly, make health your number one priority, if your body is not 100% you won't be able to be as productive as you want to be. Simply perform exercise and eat nutritious food, it should help.

[0] http://blog.codinghorror.com/investing-in-a-quality-programm...

I don't actaully have chair suggestions - I think the actual choice is personal. I have a preference for more of a lounge chair for my computer desk because a good one has back and neck support as well as the room to adjust and sit comfortably, even if that means I'm in lotus position on my chair. Not only that, but it seems more likely that you'll be able to test the chair first. I suppose that many people would miss the wheels, but if you can find one that swivels, the wheels don't seem to matter as much. You might be able to install casters (didn't see those in stock at Ikea, but the hardware store had plenty).

I do have suggestions that might help you until you find 'perfection'. Back in the states, I remember seeing lumbar support cushions. Something like this might just make your current chair bearable or at least buy time - and you can use that general shape to help guide your next chair. It is possible you can make one as well. You might try adjusting the height of your screen if your neck is hurting (even if this wasn't an issue before).

Good luck on your chair search.