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by Seth Stevenson
In this entertaining (but old) review, Seth Stevenson and seven fellow Slate.com editors test six office chairs for several weeks. Stevenson asserts that the Herman Miller Aeron chair, though revolutionary… at its debut, has overstayed its welcome. While still a good chair, the Aeron doesn't recline that well and is too inflexible -- not adapting well to different sitting styles. The Steelcase Leap is comfortable, but makes an embarrassing "whoopee cushion" sound when you sit too fast. The Steelcase Cachet and Herman Miller Celle are both deemed "unsittable." The Turnstone Let's B is a good choice for those who like a stiff-backed chair. Best overall is the Humanscale Liberty, which is called "the Aeron's logical successor."
by Troy McMullen
In another older (but enlightening) review, The Wall Street Journal tests five office chairs, including the Steelcase Leap, the K-Series by Bodybilt, the Humanscale Freedom, the Herman Miller Mirra and the… Ikea Verksam. The Steelcase Leap is rated Best Overall, while the testers say that the Mirra isn't comfortable. The Humanscale Freedom balances weight evenly but has uncomfortable armrests. The Bodybilt's controls are hard to reach, and the Ikea Verksam is of poor quality, writes Troy McMullen.
by Contributors to Amazon.com
The Herman Miller Aeron office chair is generally widely liked by owners here, although some note the importance of buying the correct size Aeron. The Herman Miller Mirra is a popular alternative and… receives high praise for the fact that it does not come in different sizes but instead adapts to its owner. The Raynor Ergohuman Mesh gets generally positive feedback. Users cite the chair's more moderate price and its adaptability as key features, though some suggest that the chair height may be a negative for shorter users. The Office Star Screen Back Task Chair is inexpensive and highly rated, though some complain of durability issues. The Office Star Deluxe Ergonomic Chair is considered more dependable and more durable.
by Contributors to Overstock.com
by Editors of My Business magazine
This article lists general buying tips for office chairs. It recommends four models, but with just a short description of each and no indication that these chairs were tested. Chairs don't appear to be… rated in any particular order. The Allsteel Sum is similar to the Humanscale Freedom, with automatic positioning in response to the sitter's body movements. Other models mentioned include the Neutral Posture 8000 Series and the Steelcase Think, which is up to 99 percent recyclable and made of 44 percent recycled materials.
by Elizabeth Kountze
Chairs are recommended based on their ability to relieve back/spine pressure, meet back contours and accommodate various body types. The Steelcase Leap Chair is said to work for most, providing proper… lumbar support. The Herman Miller Aeron chair is rated in second place. A more budget-friendly option is Haworth's Improv H.E. The Keilhauer Respons 775 has the styling of an executive chair, but is not as adjustable as others.
by Editors of RedDot.org
This German-based publication is said to stage one of the largest design competitions in the world. Products winning the Red Dot have earned the title because of exemplary design but don't appear to be… tested for other considerations such as durability, performance or comfort. Award winners in past years include the Steelcase Think, Klober Ciello (German and through select distributors), Klober Cato (German and through select distributors) and Herman Miller Mirra office chairs. The winners are often made by international companies and difficult to find in the U.S.
by Abe Abbas
Abe Abbas, About.com's guide to furniture, discusses his choices for the top five high-end office chairs. He begins with a brief buying guide. A short paragraph then describes each of the chairs. Chairs… aren't compared to each other, and it's unclear if any testing was involved. The new Herman Miller Embody Chair is more expensive than the Herman Miller Aeron, but is said to have excellent lower back support. The Aeron chair is said to be a classic, in part because of its adjustable height and lumbar support. The Steelcase Leap, Steelcase Think and Humanscale Freedom are also discussed. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
by Stacy Perman
This article recommends several office chairs, some with unusual names that we didn't find discussed elsewhere, including the Maui and Allsteel #19. The Herman Miller Mirra and Steelcase Leap WorkLounge are… also mentioned. Just a short description is given of each model, with no information about any product testing, and chairs do not receive ratings. Several other chairs are also described, but they have been discontinued.
by Christopher Allbritton
This article gives recommendations for ergonomic office equipment of all types, including chairs. Herman Miller's Aeron chairs are mentioned as "excellent devices," but the author goes on to describe the… Humanscale Freedom's automatic adjustment as "it's like having a second spine." The article provides extensive information about the Freedom, but doesn't compare it to any other chairs through either discussion or testing of any kind. No other chairs are rated.
by Aili McConnon
This article discusses the Keilhauer Sguig, a chair inspired by the creator's experience with a Pilates ball. The chair, according to the article, is more responsive to the needs of the spine and therefore… less likely to induce back pain. The piece also goes on to say that this chair with the quirky name was selected by NeoCon -- the group that holds annual conventions to show the latest and greatest in office furniture, who awarded the Sguig its 2006 Innovation and Editors' Choice Award. No testing or comparison is done by the author of this article. The piece is helpful, however, in discussing many considerations those using office chairs for long periods of time might want to ponder, such as their own personal posture or position while they sit.
by Amanda C. Kooser
This article offers some interesting and unexpected sources for office chairs, with La-Z-Boy being the most widely known of the bunch and the Staples/Sealy Posturepedic Valencia Chair being the best priced… of the lot. While no testing is done as part of this piece, the article is informative and useful in its suggestions to the reader. In addition to the La-Z-Boy Sintas Managerial Series Mid-Back Chair, the Hon F3, the Jobri Ergonomic Task Chair, the Staples/Sealy Posturepedic Valencia Chair and the Herman Miller Mirra are also discussed.
by Roger Thomasson
Six men and women of various builds tested an unknown number of chairs for comfort, adjustability and appearance. The results for four chairs are given, and the office chairs are rated on a scale of one to… five. The Steelcase Think is the number-one pick, with a rating of four. The reviewers say it gives excellent support, although it looks a bit "homely." The Humanscale Liberty, Steelcase Leap and Herman Miller Mirra are also reviewed. A July 2000 article by Bruce Sterling compares the Aeron, the Steelcase Leap and the Humanscale Freedom.
by Andrew Tilin
Andrew Tilin of Business 2.0 magazine reviews his picks for the top three office chairs. He reports that the Haworth Zody has easy-to-use controls, but its lumbar support is not as strong as other chairs.… The Humanscale Freedom is very comfortable if you are sitting upright, but awkward for reclining. Tilin says that the Herman Miller Celle reclines perfectly, but the lumbar support is a little difficult to adjust.
by Steve Bass
by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
by "lionelhutz5"
A reader asks, "What's the best reasonably expensive (up to $1000) office chair?" and receives a couple dozen comments. Many responders like the Herman Miller Aeron, but a handful also comment on their… experiences with the Steelcase Leap and other chairs, Several note that the Aeron comes in three sizes: A, B and C, and they caution that it's important to find the correct size for your height and body type.
by Editors of The Human Solution
This website is dedicated to ergonomic office products and hosts a blog featuring articles and reviews. Although these reviews appear to be written by the president and staff of TheHumanSolution.com, who… sell the products they are describing, they are also reasonably balanced, mentioning both good and bad features. One helpful article discusses the functions of ergonomic chairs and suggests specific models costing under $500 that meet ergonomic criteria. A review of the Steelcase Amia details specific features of the chair, comparing its lumbar support to the more expensive Steelcase Leap and describing the functionality of arm adjustments. A brief review of the Raynor Ergohuman discusses whether it is truly ergonomic (the author says it is). He praises the chair's seat-depth mechanism, but points out that the chair's height may be an issue for shorter users.
by Enjoli Liston
by Contributors to BestBuy.com
by Mark Benhar
by Contributors to Staples.com
This retailer has dozens of office chairs to view online. The beauty (and the challenge) of this site is its organization. Shoppers can narrow their search by fabric, style or materials used for… construction. However, it is cumbersome to browse through all of the chairs in one overview. Still, for the buyer looking for a very specific type of chair, this site is one of the easiest to navigate. Sadly, there are very few user reviews here. Those chairs getting consistently solid reviews include the Staples Classic Leather Executive Chair and the Staples Greeley Manager's Chair.
by Duncan McIntyre
OfficeChairAdvice.com is a website devoted to quality office seating founded by Duncan McIntyre, a 25-year veteran of the office chair business. The site is neatly organized and there are ratings and… detailed reviews of a number of popular chairs, including the new Herman Miller Embody. There's also a blog about seating of all kinds, and McIntyre certainly finds a lot to say about this area. No testing or comparison with other models appears to have been done, however, and a lot of chairs receive five-star ratings. McIntyre does supply tons of good office chair background information, and this site is a good prep for shopping for office chairs.
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