The Best Office Chairs
An office chair gets more use than almost anything in a workspace, so a good one adjusts to the person in it, moves with them and holds up to daily wear. This guide covers work chairs from Herman Miller and Steelcase, a 14-way adjustable chair from Branch and a leather office chair from IKEA. It is for anyone who spends long hours at a desk, at home or at the office.
6 picks · Updated November 2, 2026
Herman Miller · Chair
Aeron Office Chair
Herman Miller's Aeron, designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick around research into all types of human bodies, is now updated with ocean-bound plastic and more than 50% recycled material.
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Herman Miller · Chair
Embody Office Chair
Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber designed the Embody in 2008 for people who work or game at computers, pairing a narrow back with adjustable seat depth, a tilt limiter and fully adjustable arms.
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Steelcase · Chair
Gesture Office Chair
Steelcase's Gesture puts every adjustment on the right side within reach and adds 360-degree arms, a contoured back and a full recline range with three settings and an upright lock.
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Herman Miller · Chair
Cosm Chair
Studio 7.5 designed Herman Miller's Cosm around an auto-harmonic tilt that needs no adjusting and a continuous elastomeric suspension that closes the gap between seat and back.
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Branch · Chair
Ergonomic Chair Pro
Branch's Ergonomic Chair Pro adjusts in 14 ways, with 5D armrests, cushioned two-way adjustable lumbar support, an optional headrest and a choice of four materials.
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IKEA · Chair
Alefjäll Office Chair
IKEA's Alefjäll is an office chair suitable for business use, covered in Glose grain leather that grows softer with age and develops a darker tone and a fine patina.
$399.99 at IKEA
How we picked
We looked for chairs made for desk work, with adjustments that make sense, materials built for daily use and a clear design point of view.
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