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Re: Ask HN: What kind of chair are you using for WFH?

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Post by crisdux »

moepstar wrote: post #13
crisdux wrote: post #6

I purchased a lightly used Steelcase Gesture a few months ago. I had been using an Ikea Markus. It relieved all pain and discomfort I was feeling. I should have made the purchase sooner.

I've a Gesture at work and it makes me furious - every adjustment of the armrests is gone if i ever make contact with the desk, for example. Ok, this is not a problem with the Gesture alone, but i'd really rather have some way to lock the armrests into position after adjusting them.

That's interesting. I don't have that issue. The height locks but the depth and width adjustments do not. I find that the force required to adjust the depth or width is sufficient enough that adjustments aren't made erroneously like you experience. In fact, I like that the width and depth don't lock. I adjust my armrests throughout the day depending on my seating position. I believe this was the purpose of not making them lock.

Maybe my model year is different or I use my chair differently.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of chair are you using for WFH?

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Post by approxim8ion »

This January I bought an ergonomic chair from a well-established local furniture brand (I don't live in the US or EU, and don't want to name it because it identifies my nationality). Mesh back, decent lumbar support, high and tilt adjust, arm rests adjustable both ways, pretty much most of the hits. It cost me about $150 new. I've been very happy with it. They have good support and a 3 year warranty, although that might be a little on the low side.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of chair are you using for WFH?

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Post by gabrielsroka »

I bought a $1,000 Steelcase chair, but it was too stiff so I returned it. They have a 30-day return policy. I called and drove around to find a used one but I couldn't. Then I bought a $300 chair from Office Depot and it fits me.

Also, my employer will reimburse us for WFH expenses, including chairs, desks, lamps, monitors, etc.

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Post by Krisjohn »

After growing pain I guessed was related to the wooden kitchen chair I was using in the study, I went to OfficeWorks to buy a basic office chair. After failing to be able to assemble it due to the holes being in the wrong place on the frame, I returned it and bought the cheapest proper office chair from a proper business furniture supplier. It was 3-4 times the price of the crap from a glorified K-mart, but it's been great.

(I also bought one of those "upright" mice that means your wrist isn't twisted all the time. I liked it so much, I bought a second one for the office, for the half day a week I'm there.)

Re: Ask HN: What kind of chair are you using for WFH?

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Post by dchristian »

polm23 wrote: post #34

I had been using a chair that was past its useful life so I asked friends for recommendations recently. Besides the chairs you see recommended elsewhere in this very thread, one friend recommended a "gamer chair". I was dubious, but it had some nice points: - has all the features of expensive office chairs - not mesh (I hate mesh chairs) - half the price of fancy office chairs (~500USD) I got a Secretlab Omega specif…

I tried a gamer chair, but eventually gave up on it. I'm wide in the shoulders (and middle) and they seem to be designed for narrower (or younger) builds. They can be nice if they fit your build.

The reclining back found on gamer chairs is surprisingly nice. That slouched position can be a nice change. I've never seen that adjustment on even the nicest of office chairs.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of chair are you using for WFH?

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Post by PaulBGD_ »

corobo wrote: post #42
PaulBGD_ wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I got one nearly brand new for $25 off Craigslist, which I think is a steal for the price. At $200 though, there’s some other competitors that I feel would be better.

What are the competitors? I'm in the market for a chair as it happens, lucky topic

Honestly, go to an office supply store and try a few chairs. See what’s comfy, but also forces you into a good posture. There’s not really a one size fits all office chair, and $200 goes pretty far if you’re not buying a high end chair (which the Markus is not.)
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