These Are My Favorite Office Chairs for Comfort and Function

Whether you want a massage, to kick back, or to look cute while you work, there's an office chair for you.

Are you working remotely right now? Take a second to assess your position. Are you curled up on the couch, sitting in a rigid dining chair, or otherwise not giving your spine the respect it deserves for everything it does for you in a day? Maybe you are in an office chair, but it’s crusty, dusty, and old. Perhaps it’s time to upgrade to something with a little more quality. Here are some great options to consider. 

The best office chairs for ergonomics

First, let’s consider chairs that are comfortable and good for your alignment. These will offer a better user experience and that will make you feel comfier over all, which can make you more productive (or at least less miserable). 

• This Flash Furniture low back chair ($80.75 on Amazon) is so good that Lifehacker's Meghan Walbert bought two, one for herself and one for her child. Even with low back pain, she finds it comfortable, plus it offers a pop of color and doesn't take up too much space.

• Lifehacker's Tim Mulkerin recommends this Sayl chair ($588 at Herman Miller) as an "upgrade" and "great investment." It helped battle his shoulder pain, has a focus on promoting natural movement, and is 90% recyclable.

• The Noblewell ergonomic office chair ($109.99 on Amazon) has a headrest, adjustable lumbar support, and optional locks so you can sit still or rock around. 

• The Union & Scale FlexFit Dexley ergonomic chair ($129.99 at Staples) has a headrest, can recline, and also has a four-out-of-five-star rating with over 5,000 reviews. 

The best space-saving chairs

If you live in a tight space, a big chair may not be your best bet, but you can still get a nice, functional one that takes up less room. 

• Amazon Basics sells a mid-back, mesh chair for $89.54. It’s small, but mighty. Some reviewers mention buying this bad boy almost 10 years ago, then replacing it with the same exact thing because it’s just that good.

• The Realsapce Adley mesh low-back chair ($89.99 at Office Depot) is little, but easily adjustable, and has positive user reviews.

The best aesthetic office chairs

You won’t find any judgment here if you prioritize looks up there with comfort and function. The aesthetics of your home are important, too, and these chairs won’t make your space look ugly. 

• This Boss Tiffany fur chair ($170.99) is the one I've been drooling over on every trip to Staples. I sit in it and find it super comfortable despite the lack of arm rests, plus it's just really pretty. One day soon, it will be mine.

• The Coyville swivel task chair ($149.99 on Wayfair) comes in a cool cow print and appears to be very well-liked with an aggregate rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. 

• This Seatzone office chair ($98.99 on Amazon) comes in a tufted, faux fur finish that looks super cool and modern.

The best office chairs with cool features

What’s the point of living in 2024 if you don’t act like it? These office chairs have clever features that cater to the needs of the modern worker.

• This AFO ergonomic office chair ($99.99 on Amazon) has all the stuff you need for comfort, like a headrest and lumbar support, but also a retractable footrest for maximum relaxation while you work.  

• Try a heated, massaging office chair like this one from Jamege ($219 on Amazon) if you want to work at the height of luxury.