Ok I have been on the look out for a reasonably priced ergonomic chair recently. Most of them were lacking in some way (like no adjustable arms). I finally managed to find one from Gabrylly that checked all the boxes. I am pretty happy with it so far. It's been a few months.

I was looking for a chair for a while.. until I found this one. I love it!!

look into Sihoo chairs. They are quite well built and economical compared to the very high end ones. I can only speak for the SIHOO Doro C300. It's quite comfortable, and the mesh material is quite sturdy and bouncy. I would suggest that if you are a big/tall person, check out their other chairs because they have chairs specifically for tall people too.

I only post this from my personal experience.. good luck

I’ve spent way too many eight plus hour days in my chair and started on the Branch basic.

What country are you located in?

I bought the Shinoo M102 one because it was on a discount and the positive reviews. its very comfortable and I sit all day on it. Its been about 3 months now and so far no complaints. It comes with headrest too, if thats something you need as well.

Herman Miller Aeron or any products from Herman Miller and Steelcase that you can afford. For me a used Aeron is perfect.

I have the Steelcase leap 2. Can't stand it.... I bought it because everyone recommended it...

I’ve been using a Haworth Zody chair since like 2018? Hybrid from 2018-2021ish and fully remote since then.

MSRP is $8xx and up but you can find them under $500 with a 12 year warranty.

Aeron with the fancy lower back posture thing is worth every penny.

You’ve been looking for office chairs for a long time.  Why not reference one of your other posts for recommendations?  

Either Herman Miller or X Back.

Hey dear, office chair finding is not easy, I'll suggest the steelcase gesture

Any opinions on the Steelcase Gesture vs Leap?

Not sure if others have mentioned it, but you can get refurbed SC Leap V2s from BTOD.com for about $550. Comes with a 10 year warranty. I got one from them a month ago and it's been great so far.

I use OdinLake Ergo PLUS 743, although a bit pricey compared to your previous price range but the value I'm getting is totally worth it.

I've been using mine for the past 5 years and I haven't had to deal with back pain or replacing the chair. Besides that, the chair came with 15 year warranty which is amazing.

My buddy got one of their Ergo PRO 633 for $289 seven months ago I think... and won't stop talking about it.

Old or new, I believe it's good to invest in quality if you want good results.

Great list, I heard so many good things about Herman chain and I definitely would go with this one when I have budget for it.

I am currently seeking a high-quality ergonomic chair within a $500 budget. The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro with a headrest has particularly caught my attention.

Just get a second hand Herman Miller Aeron in the right size for you, or the Embody if you like that better. 

Herman Miller Aeron on FB marketplace

I got a used HM at $400.

Another factor we have to look at is how tall you are and if you prefer a firmer seat or something cushier.

For that $500, you can check out the Desky Pinnacle Executive Chair. It has all the stuff you want in an ergo chair with lumbar, 3D armrests, and mesh. But if you want something cheaper, I could also recommend the Desky Adjustable High Back Mesh Chair for $280. It has that standard ergonomic chair design when you look at it and also comes with a headrest.

I have the HON Ignition 2.0 at my home office. I don’t like it quite as much as Herman Miller Aeron at my company’s physical office, but the difference isn’t anywhere close to the $1,000+ price difference. I’ve had the HON for about a year and it feels like it will last a very long time. At the time of purchase it was around $300, but I think the price has gone up. You might be able to snag it for $350 with a sale price though.

I have a branchfurniture.com office chair I really like. Replaced my second staples hyken in a year

Is Ikea an option for you? I've been pretty happy with the markus office chair. The armrests are not great, but overall it's supportive, fairly comfortable, and seems very durable. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/markus-office-chair-vissle-dark-gray-90289172/

What did you not like about it? Just curious as I am looking for a new chair.

I’d rather do a refurb from a reputable dealer than a $300 new one. I’ve tried the Hyken, but found the aeron and steelcase leaps better.

This is the way.

Under $350 I would go the refurbished route (Herman Miller & Steelcase are great).

Messed up backs are a lot more expensive than the most expensive desk chairs. They're worth every penny.

Have you checked an office furniture liquidator? It's hit or miss (like all used furniture) but you can often try out a bunch of nice chair models under one roof. And even top of the line chairs are sold at a steep discount. I usually try to negotiate a better deal.

Then you’ll want to buy used. The ones worth having are expensive. I’m a Steelcase fan myself. I see them on Craigslist and the like for sub $300 if you’re patient.

I looked on craigslist for a lightly used aeron chair. I bought it from an office furniture liquidation company- got it for $300.

Get a used one. I see used steel case and Herman miller on Facebook for $250 and under depending on how patient and diligent at checking are you. Good options are Herman Miller Mirrra, Sayl or Aeron and steel case think or leap.

Steelcase leap V2. Almost instantly solved my back pain from crappy "ergo" chairs from office depot

Look at Crandall Office Furniture online. They refurbish chairs and actually improve them - extra padding on the leap V2 as the biggest complaint on them was seat padding was too thin. Additionally, they have a great warranty, and it's cheaper than new.

I think I paid $575 shipped, with an upgraded piston, for my leap V2 and I would do it again in a heartbeat if I needed to.

I really can't say enough good about Crandall.

I've used this chair daily for 10-14 hours a day for the last year and a half or so and it's been absolutely amazing.

There's really only 2 answers to this question, Herman Miller or Steelcase, those 2 brands are the standard for high end office chairs. I've tried both and went with Steelcase because I didn't like the mesh on the HM chair and found it a bit stiff and uncomfortable.

I have a steelcase series 2 and my wife has an amia. Highly recommend them as well.

Herman Miller areon. You can find them cheap at office liquidation auctions.

I was debating between Steelcase leap v2 and Herman Miller Aeron, HM wouldn't accept my credit card for whatever reason so I got leap v2.

I don't regret it, my back isn't sore anymore compared to some hand me down chair. WFH for 2 years and it's one of my best investments.