I've used everything from an Aeron to a Staples branded chair... and I've found that as long as it's sufficiently adjustable (height, back angle, seat tilt, arm rests, and lumbar) and feels comfortable, it will probably work. One of my long time favorites was actually a Tempurpedic chair I got from staples. Quite comfortable over long periods of time.
Ask HN: Best Chair for Programming
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#12Exercise Ball. I have a LEAP chair which is broken. It is much better than the overhyped Aeron. In theory the LEAP has a lifetime warrantee but practically the nearest Steelcase dealer who is 60 miles away won't return my phone calls.
I've had a Leap before over 15 years and still looks good and works great.
A couple years ago the gas cylinder failed and the dealer drove 45 minutes to my house to replace it. Maybe contact Steelcase directly for help?
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#13I'm typing from an Ikea Marcus which is my home office chair. While I agree that the Aeron is great (and have one at work that I use regularly), the Marcus fit in my budget ($200 for the Marcus vs $800+ for a new Aeron) and is perfectly reasonable. I usually leave it in the locked forward typing position. For twelve hour stints, I stand for part of the time (my desk will move up to standing height). I tried an exerci…
I liked my Marcus a lot, and I thought it looked great, too. Unfortunately I stained the fabric and found it impossible to get it out, so I'm not sure if I'd buy one again.
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#14Steelcase Leap is a standard office chair I liked. I never liked Aerons.
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#15Varier move standing stool
I really enjoy rocking and spinning around all day.
It's not the most comfortable thing and forces you to stand and walk around a bit. However, I think that is why this stool works so well for me.
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#16I'm typing from an Ikea Marcus which is my home office chair. While I agree that the Aeron is great (and have one at work that I use regularly), the Marcus fit in my budget ($200 for the Marcus vs $800+ for a new Aeron) and is perfectly reasonable. I usually leave it in the locked forward typing position. For twelve hour stints, I stand for part of the time (my desk will move up to standing height). I tried an exerci…
Another vote for the Markus here - I've had an adult lifetime of back problems due to being attacked when I was 19 (I'm 45), and this is the first chair I've found in years that I can sit in and work for more than half an hour without problems - in fact, I bought it the weekend before I needed to do several straight 12 hour days working on a project with a tight deadline and instead of being crippled at the end of it I felt OK. The seat-to-floor height is just right for me, and it offers just the right amount of support. Hopefully I won't stain it like the other poster here!
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#17Consider mix any you chosen with a standing desk setup.
Before I sit all day (I work form home). Then I change, use only a fatigue mat and DIY "standing desk" made by my large speakers and flat wood.
Now, I can't stay sit for more than 1 hour and feel good! This way, I must alternate between the 2 modes, and feel better.
BTW, To easy the change, I use a bar char alike:
https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Adjustable-Synthetic-Leather-C...
So I can rest for being up easily.
BTW: All up not good, All sit not good. Mix good!
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#18I 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.
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#19Steelcase leap is by far my favorite
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#20Steelcase leap is by far my favorite, and the only one I'll use.