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I researched the same thing yesterday. Looking for something that promotes "active sitting". I came up with this list (for the German market). Most are quite pricey (in the 500-1000€ range): ○ Viasit F1 Move ○ Sedus Swing Up ○ Profim Accis Pro ○ Aeris 3Dee ○ Köhl Anteo Up with AirSeat ○ Rovo .. "Ergo Balance" models YMMV. Bodies are different etc. I'm very interested in hearing about more options as I haven't ordered…
I know for many of us a chair is a worthwhile long-term investment, but for those of us on a budget, I can recommend the IKEA Markus. It's sturdy, costs less than $200, looks nice, and I routinely sit in it for hours without getting uncomfortable. I also hear you can get Aerons and other similar chairs for around $300 on Craigslist/FB marketplace when companies are trying to offload them en masse.
Although not possible right now, the best way to test chairs is to go to a Design Within Reach (a Herman Miller subsidiary). They employ chair specialists in the showroom who can work with you to find the best chair. People vary a lot and things like seat-pan sizes are not universal. Finding the right chair with the right options takes time.
I went in thinking I would get the Sayl and left with a Mirra 2 due its customizability which enabled full back support and a better seat-pan.
You can spend a whole day their testing the full offering. For instance, the Aeron comes in 3 sizes and without going and testing them you might not know which is best for you!
If you want something minimalist I can recommend the HÅG Capisco. It looks a little bit weird, but is really comfy once you get used to it. The chair supports active sitting which means you won’t sit in one position for eight hours straight, instead the chair will invite you to move around and try out other seating positions which will inevitably lead to more movement and stronger muscles. https://store.flokk.com/us/…
The only imperfection is that I bought the additional headrest later, but was unable to adjust its height for some reason, so I returned it. But I think using the chair without the headrest actually fits its philosophy more, since it's easier to sit in all directions without the obstruction.
But unfortunately AFAIK they're only implemented and deliver in France.
I've been using the Polo model https://www.be-mydesk.com/chaise-de-bureau-professionnelle/1...
And it's just heaven :)
Their chairs are extremely configurable and sturdy but most importantly they are amazingly comfortable.
The whole design rational is about keeping your legs active while you are sitting. In order to sit on the stool, you need to continually balance yourself using your legs and back. I've had a few friend sit down on it, completely unaware of this, and fall off immediately. It can be tiring but really I've gotten use to it and can sit for hours without problems.
The stool has helped a lot with my back pain and improving my posture. I have two versions, one with and without rollers. The one without rollers is nicer to use, as the rollers don't always _lock_ meaning as one is bouncing around the stool base might shift.
Aeris also make a more traditional desk chair based on the same principle, see https://www.aeris.de/en/3dee/.
The price is about $1K for the Swopper, and for me was totally worth it! Also it's built like a tank and weighs 10kg.
I got bigger cylinder and better casters. Paid around $530 with discount. Could have gotten a used chair off of CraigsList for $350 and taken a chance. To be sure this chair is expensive. My current chair cost $89 and I hate it. This Aeron is hopefully my last chair. I'm old and spend a lot of time contest programming.
Appreciate all the comments people made. Really helped me to make a decision. Shows we are all in this together especially now. Thanks.