You get yourself into the chair, and the area above the butt slot nudge your lower back slight forward, supporting your lumbar and lifting your shoulders a bit simultaneously. I also quite like the faux leather cushion rather than the synthetic upholstered one which is more common, mostly because it doesn't stain (I eat lunch at my desk). It's got more or less the same back, but there's a fixed lumbar support rather than an adjustable one.

My desk has a pull out shelf for the keyboard and the armrests are set far enough back on the chair that they don't hit the shelf. I think chairs should look good from behind and I am particularly pleased with how the adjustable backrest integrates with the metal frame. Of the many things the pandemic brought on the world, a relatively good one was a recognition that working long hours from a chair in the dining room (or the sofa, or the bed) is not a good idea. Herman Miller has a long history in creating modern and functional sleek furniture, designed to brighten up drab spaces and promote better working environments. No matter how comfortable the chair is, spending hours sat in the same posture uninterrupted is not advised.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The actual seat and back is firm but very comfortable and although the back is lower than I expected it's still very supportive.

The Alefjall, which references the mid-century modern furniture design vibe rather directly, does not have this issue. The genuine grain leather is a treat in terms of softness and comfort – also both seat and back are tilt- and height-adjustable to give you maximum support.The seat is cushy and has nice support for the buttocks, but some may find that it is lacking in thigh support.

hour on the phone, 2 weeks wait, and a replacement you have to reassemble from scratch, rather than a spare part. From an ergonomics standpoint, the best you can say is that this is an improve on working out of a dining chair. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. At Standingdesktopper, we are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve your workspace.

Though if you don’t need a chair that has upper back support, you may still find it comfy if you stand 5’6”-6’57”. Reach your mid-30s, and your day will be increasingly ruined by an achy back caused not by injury, but because you’re simply existing. In addition to our regular reviews of standing desks and office chairs, we are now also testing kneeling chairs, monitor stands, and other gaming products. However the seat slide adjustment is great as it makes the seat deeper which makes the chair much more comfortable than most other office chairs.