

We look for chairs with at least adjustable seat height but prefer office chairs that also let you adjust the arm height, tilt, and seat depth. Adjustability: A more adjustable office chair ensures a better fit for a wider range of people-and makes it more likely that you’ll be happy with the chair you buy.Your office chair should let you easily recline without making you feel like you’re in a pilates class. Ease of reclining: Reclining is important for “sustainable sitting,” according to our experts, as it lets you move your body a bit more while you’re seated.

A good backrest will support you regardless of the angle you sit in, whether you’re sitting straight up or, as ergonomic experts recommend, reclined at 100 to 110 degrees.


However, since the seat starts at 17 inches high, people of below-average height may have difficulty sitting properly with their feet flat on the floor (we recommend a footrest). We found it comfortable for all-day use, with supportive, adjustable lumbar support make sure the product description says “adjustable lumbar” so you’re getting the model with that option. The Ignition 2.0 has all the standard adjustments we like to see in a chair, including seat-depth adjustment, tilt tension, tilt lock, seat height, and height-adjustable arms. If you’re looking for something more affordable, the HON Ignition 2.0 makes the fewest sacrifices of any inexpensive office chair we tested and is an upgrade to our previous budget pick, the HON Exposure. Not everyone has $500-let alone $1,000-to spend on a chair.
