I’m Looking for a good office chair.

Thanks! Found a good price for a Steelcase Amia.

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    Hadn’t heard of this and looked it up because numerous people in this thread mentioned it. Is it really that good? Looks like a mesh back chair. I typically strongly prefer padded back when possible.

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      9 months ago

      Idk, I have one at work, and it’s fine. But nothing special. I don’t know why everyone loves them. I have an Ikea chair at home and it honestly feels about the same.

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      9 months ago

      It’s not just how comfortable it is (that’s a bit of a personal preference), but office chairs like the HM Aeron and competing models come with a good warranty, very long availability of parts, … HM offers a 12 year warranty on the complete chair, even when used 24h a day. Those are made to last and stay comfortable.

      The Aeron is also known for having a great reclining mechanism.

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      9 months ago

      I’ve had a refurb one for 8 years now and like it. I sit in it every day for multiple hours but it’s meant to force you into an ergonomic position. The mesh feels good but the added benefit is that it is much much easier to clean than a pad.

    • Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 months ago

      It’s not a mindblowing difference, but there’s infinite ways to adjust it and once you get it dialed in to your body, you’ll sit in the same position for half’a day and not realize you’ve been sitting in an office chair. It’s the complete opposite of GAMER CHAIRZ where not only are they uncomfy after a while, but after you’ve used it for a year or two, you’re sitting on a plank of shitty wood.

      Other mesh office chairs are good, but the mesh sags after a few years. Herman Miller chairs can last for 20+ years without sagging.

    • tyler@programming.dev
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      9 months ago

      The embody is much better and is actually their more popular chair. We have two of them. One I just bought brand new for my wife and she loves it. The other I’ve had for several years and I got it for free from an old boss.