I really like the Steelcase Leap I use at work. I find it much nicer than the Aeron I was using before.
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#22Standing desk has been the best for me. I don't like chairs because I'm always at a whiteboard writing things. If possible I would recommend you try going chairless.
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#23WorkPro Quantum 9000 Series
I find the mesh back and seat invaluable. I've used it for about six years now with no problems.
https://www.amazon.com/WorkPro-Quantum-Ergonomic-Mid-Back-Ch...
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#24I have been using a Herman Miller Aeron since 2005. Its the only chair I can sit in all day and not have any back problems.
Yeah, I have an aeron and have had it for many years. Got it used for 400 I think and it's been a much better chair than the 100-150$ ones that you buy at staples every few years once the padding goes out. Mine is still going very solid and I use it every day and work from home.
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#26Follow-up question: Aeron or Mirra 2? I'm in the market for a new chair and Herman Miller seems like a solid brand. I was considering the Aeron but the Mirra seems interesting as well.
Do what I did: Find a store that carries Herman Miller (and others) and go in and spend an hour sitting in various chairs. Everyone's body is different and there's no substitute for personal experience.
Note that I said an hour. At least. You can't really tell how it's going to feel after an extended period from just sitting down for a minute. Bring a paper or two. :)
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#27I'm pretty happy with this:
https://www.wayfair.com/OfficeSource-Engage-Mesh-Series-Mesh...
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#28I've had the Herman Miller Mirra chair since December 2011 and could not be happier with it. Much better than the SteelCase Leap Chair it replaced and in my personal opinion it's more comfortable than the Aeron chair.
After trying both, I went with the Aeron. But before that, I used a Leap for many years and I was quite happy with that one, too. You just have to try them and see what works for you.
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#29I bought Autonomous' ErgoChair[1] couple of months ago but it got delivered in December 2016. I like it and It's lot cheaper than other options in the market. Warning: KickStarter suspended their campaign [2] because they were reselling the product. You may also want to check this Reddit thread [3] before you make your mind. [1] - https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chair [2] - https://thetechreviewer.com/tech-news/kick…
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#30I really like my swiss kneeling chair. I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-WL-SB-210-GG-Ergonomi... I've had to do lots of physical therapy for the problems developed from sitting in a chair at the computer. The kneeling chair has been a huge improvement.
I can't imagine how this would be comfortable after 8 hours.