The ULTIMATE Chair Buying Guide for 2022
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- ULTIMATE chair buying guide '22 - the best chairs for different heights/price points. Let's get Ahnest!
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CURRENT SALES
Haworth 15-25% OFF (ALL REGIONS)
25% off Gaming variants; 15%+ off everything else
🛒Haworth (USA): haworth.pxf.io/JzYEyr
🛒Haworth (All regions via Amazon): geni.us/qQQmM
Sale Ends 7/31/24
Crandall Office (USA)
🛒30% OFF Steelcase Open Box: geni.us/ws0PfgD
^Use code "SAFR30" for 30% off Steelcase Open Box
🛒Open Box Haworth Chairs: geni.us/QdcU5h
STEELCASE 10% off ALL chairs
🛒Steelcase (USA): geni.us/obGyFn
🛒Steelcase (Canada): geni.us/lzSAm
Use code 'JULY10' for 10% off
Sale Ends TODAY (7/1/24)
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$ BUDGET | Shorter
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🛒Amazon Chair: geni.us/OtIF
🛒Hyken: geni.us/mILy
🛒SIHOO M90D (USA): geni.us/rNcGMP
Code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒SIHOO (EU/UK): geni.us/rNcGMP
Code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒Nouhaus Ergo3D: www.nouhaus.com/Ahnestly10
^ 10% off w/ link+code (Please use my code or I won't get credit for the sale!)
🛒Kaiser 3: geni.us/jm6P
^ Code "AHNESTLY10" for 10% off
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$$ MID-TIER | Shorter
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🛒Used HM Aeron
- Refurb Aeron (12 yr warranty): geni.us/QTpBJG
^ Code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
- Aeron Int'l (EU/UK): www.aeroninternational.co.uk/...
^ Code "Ahnestly10" for 10€ off!
🛒Reman Steelcase Amia: geni.us/iwPSl
^ Code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
🛒Secretlab Titan Evo 2022: bit.ly/3Cuglnw
🛒Reman Steelcase Leap v2: geni.us/wvIA
^ Code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
🛒Duorest Alpha: geni.us/4n1xdfZ
🛒HM Sayl
Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/K9013q
Non-Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/ZjXST
Sayl (UK): geni.us/GsH8
🛒Steelcase Amia:
- New (US/CA): geni.us/LJ5k
- Auth Return: geni.us/NGwRvyX
^ Code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!
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$$$ I'M RICH | Shorter
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🛒Steelcase Leap v2
- New (US): geni.us/sQM8x
- Auth Return: geni.us/D8vH6f
^ Code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!
🛒Steelcase Gesture
- New (US): geni.us/obGyFn
- Auth Return: geni.us/sio82
^ Code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!
🛒Haworth Fern (USA/CA): haworth.pxf.io/jWoR75
🛒Haworth Fern (International): geni.us/lV2jzgi
🛒HM Remastered Aeron
Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/JrArqCE
Non-Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/HoDf2i
Aeron (UK): geni.us/vLEVTQh
🛒HM Embody
Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/EUQ983
Non-Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/mMxm
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$ BUDGET | Taller
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🛒Xuer Ergo Chair: geni.us/AmaNRvP
🛒SIHOO M90D (USA): geni.us/rNcGMP
Code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒SIHOO (EU/UK): geni.us/rNcGMP
Code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒Kaiser 3 (XL): geni.us/jm6P
^ Code "AHNESTLY10" for 10% off
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$$ MID-TIER | Taller
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🛒Used Classic HM Aeron
- Refurb Aeron (12 yr warranty): geni.us/QTpBJG
^ Code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
- Aeron Int'l (EU/UK): www.aeroninternational.co.uk/...
^ Code "Ahnestly10" for 10€ off!
🛒Remanuf Steelcase Amia: geni.us/iwPSl
^ Code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
🛒Secretlab Titan Evo 2022: bit.ly/3Cuglnw
🛒Remanuf Steelcase Leap v2: geni.us/wvIA
^ Code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
🛒Duorest Alpha: geni.us/4n1xdfZ
🛒HM Sayl
Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/K9013q
Non-Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/ZjXST
Sayl (UK): geni.us/GsH8
🛒Steelcase Amia:
- New (US): geni.us/LJ5k
- Auth Return: geni.us/NGwRvyX
^ Code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!
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$$$ I'M RICH | Taller
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🛒Steelcase Leap v2
- New (US): geni.us/sQM8x
- Auth Return: geni.us/D8vH6f
^ Code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!
🛒Steelcase Gesture
- New (US): geni.us/obGyFn
- Auth Return: geni.us/sio82
^ Code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!
🛒Haworth Fern (USA/CA): haworth.pxf.io/jWoR75
🛒Haworth Fern (International): geni.us/lV2jzgi
🛒HM Remastered Aeron
Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/JrArqCE
Non-Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/HoDf2i
Aeron (UK): geni.us/vLEVTQh
🛒HM Embody
Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/EUQ983
Non-Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/mMxm
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Active Chairs
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🛒Ariel 1.0 - geni.us/a3113U
🛒HÅG Capisco Chair - geni.us/DuAvWe
0:00 - Video Breakdown
1:23 - Shorter | Budget
6:25 - Shorter | Mid-Tier
16:23 - Shorter | I'm Rich Biotch
25:57 - Taller | Budget
29:24 - Taller | Mid-Tier
42:21 - Taller | I'm Rich Biotch
52:37 - Active Seating Chairs - Věda a technologie
*2023-2024 Chair Buying Guide is out now!* czcams.com/video/WQEkEfQs5vs/video.html
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*CURRENT SALES*
*Haworth 15-25% OFF (ALL REGIONS)*
25% off Gaming variants; 15%+ off everything else
🛒Haworth (USA): haworth.pxf.io/JzYEyr
🛒Haworth (All regions via Amazon): geni.us/qQQmM
Sale Ends 7/31/24
*Crandall Office (USA)*
🛒30% OFF Steelcase Open Box: geni.us/ws0PfgD
^Use code "SAFR30" for 30% off Steelcase Open Box
🛒Open Box Haworth Chairs: geni.us/QdcU5h
*STEELCASE 10% off ALL chairs*
🛒Steelcase (USA): geni.us/obGyFn
🛒Steelcase (Canada): geni.us/lzSAm
Use code 'JULY10' for 10% off
Sale Ends TODAY (7/1/24)
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If this video helped, please consider using my links when purchasing your chair or consider a donation! Both help this channel stay alive!
❤Donate: www.paypal.me/ahnestly
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*$ BUDGET | Shorter*
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🛒Amazon Chair: geni.us/OtIF
🛒Hyken: geni.us/mILy
🛒SIHOO M90D (USA): geni.us/rNcGMP
Use code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒SIHOO (EU/UK): geni.us/rNcGMP
Use code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒Nouhaus Ergo3D: www.nouhaus.com/Ahnestly10
^ 10% off w/ link+code (If you use someone else's code, I won't get credit for the sale!)
🛒Kaiser 3: geni.us/jm6P
^ Link + code "AHNESTLY10" for 10% off ALL products
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*$$ MID-TIER | Shorter*
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🛒Used HM Aeron
- Refurb Aeron (12 yr warranty): geni.us/QTpBJG
^ *SALE! Link+code "LD2023" for 12% off!*
- Aeron Int'l (EU/UK): www.aeroninternational.co.uk/?ref=Ahnestly
^ Link+code "Ahnestly10" for 10€ off!
🛒Secretlab Titan Evo 2022: bit.ly/3Cuglnw
🛒Remanufactured Steelcase Leap v2: geni.us/wvIA
^ *SALE! Link+code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!*
Sale end date unknown!
🛒Duorest Alpha: geni.us/4n1xdfZ
🛒HM Sayl
Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/K9013q
Non-Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/ZjXST
Sayl (UK): geni.us/GsH8
🛒Steelcase Amia:
- New (US): geni.us/LJ5k
- Auth Return: geni.us/NGwRvyX
^ *Link+code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!*
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*$$$ I'M RICH | Shorter*
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🛒Steelcase Leap v2
- New (US/CA): geni.us/sQM8x
- Auth Return: geni.us/D8vH6f
^ *Link+code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!*
🛒Steelcase Gesture
- New (US/CA): geni.us/obGyFn
- Auth Return: geni.us/sio82
^ *Link+code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!*
🛒Haworth Fern (USA/CA): haworth.pxf.io/jWoR75
🛒Haworth Fern (International): geni.us/lV2jzgi
🛒HM Remastered Aeron
Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/JrArqCE
Non-Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/HoDf2i
Aeron (UK): geni.us/vLEVTQh
🛒HM Embody
Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/EUQ983
Non-Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/mMxm
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*$ BUDGET | Taller*
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🛒Xuer Ergonomic Chair: geni.us/AmaNRvP
🛒SIHOO M90D (USA): geni.us/rNcGMP
Use code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒SIHOO (EU/UK): geni.us/rNcGMP
Use code "AHNESTLY" for 6% off!
🛒Kaiser 3 (XL): geni.us/jm6P
^ Link + code "AHNESTLY10" for 10% off ALL products
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*$$ MID-TIER | Taller*
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🛒Used Classic HM Aeron
- Refurb Aeron (12 yr warranty): geni.us/QTpBJG
^ Link+code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!
- Aeron Int'l (EU/UK): www.aeroninternational.co.uk/?ref=Ahnestly
^ Link+code "Ahnestly10" for 10€ off!
🛒Remanuf Steelcase Amia: geni.us/iwPSl
^ *SALE! Link+code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!*
🛒Secretlab Titan Evo 2022: bit.ly/3Cuglnw
Secretlab Black Friday sale started 8/29/23!
🛒Remanuf Steelcase Leap v2: geni.us/wvIA
^ *SALE! Link+code "HIGHFIVE" for 5% off!*
🛒Duorest Alpha: geni.us/4n1xdfZ
🛒HM Sayl
Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/K9013q
Non-Gaming Sayl (USA): geni.us/ZjXST
Sayl (UK): geni.us/GsH8
🛒Steelcase Amia:
- New (US/CA): geni.us/LJ5k
- Auth Return: geni.us/NGwRvyX
^ *Link+code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!*
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*$$$ I'M RICH | Taller*
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🛒Steelcase Leap v2
- New (US/CA): geni.us/sQM8x
- Auth Return: geni.us/D8vH6f
^ *Link+code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!*
🛒Steelcase Gesture
- New (US/CA): geni.us/obGyFn
- Auth Return: geni.us/sio82
^ *Link+code "AHNESTLY" for 20% off Auth Returns!*
🛒Haworth Fern (USA/CA): haworth.pxf.io/jWoR75
🛒Haworth Fern (International): geni.us/lV2jzgi
🛒HM Remastered Aeron
Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/JrArqCE
Non-Gaming Aeron (USA): geni.us/HoDf2i
Aeron (UK): geni.us/vLEVTQh
🛒HM Embody
Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/EUQ983
Non-Gaming Embody (USA): geni.us/mMxm
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Active Chairs
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🛒Ariel 1.0 - geni.us/a3113U
^ Get 5% off w/code "Ahnestly"
🛒HÅG Capisco Chair - geni.us/DuAvWe
PSA: Gamer chairs are NOT for:
-prolonged gaming sessions
-good price/performance
-longevity
-comfort
-good posture (supports barely hold in place)
They are good for:
+short racing sessions (2-3hrs)
+regular cleaning (the fabric absorbs everything and you sweat more due to closed design)
+light G-forces (when they hit, you wont fly out the seat. The sides hinder your arm movement)
+looking like a gullible big baby in its toddler car seat
The only reason people buy them is that other people buy them. They have no qualities of a good chair. Many reviews are bought one way or another. (f.e. giving you extended warranty for leaving positive review, sponsorships etc.)
Its a huge scam. Just remember kids: "A Gamer with real meat - would never buy a toddlers seat!"
The timing of this video couldn't have been more perfect. Short Kings 👑
Woot woot!!
For me, after using gaming chairs for a long time, I think that there is nothing better than a good ergonomic chair for your back and health
wich one do you have? :)
Hey just wanted to say I bought a Titan Evo thanks to your videos! I'm tall and really skinny and it ended being great! I'm planning on pulling the trigger on an Embody someday but it just wasn't in the budget this time.
The world of good desk chairs is pretty crazy and you made my whole process of finding one really easy.
So thank you!
Woot woot! I’m really glad you liked it and appreciate the kind words!!
damn i enjoy the fact that it works for you. The Titan is a little too firm for me, i’ve had it for 6 months ish now and it’s still uncomfortable after an hour or so it starts to hurt. Looks nice but now i have to look for an althernative
How's the chair after a couple of months? Do you still like it? What size and material did you get? I was thinking of getting one because I spend most of my hours staring at a screen. How comfortable is the chair?
How you finding it now? I'm 6'3 and pretty well built (broad soldiers mainly but not particularly wide in the abdominal). Have you found the chair comfortable?
Got to say the chair was great! I pulled the trigger finally on an Embody about a month ago but the Evo was awesome! Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for showing us how to buy chairs used and realizing that not everyone had the money to pay $1000+ for a chair but still had to site 8+ hours a day in a chair which causes back, shoulder and hip issues.
Thanks for the encouraging words!!
fantastic fucking video bro, I absolutely love how clean and orderly everything is. Truly meant to be a chair buying guide/resource, not a "video", and I love that. A ton of videos aren't timestamped and are all chaotically lumped together so you have to dig through to find anything, yours is just there, easily broken up so I can just see what I need, and reference back to it over time.
Thanks so much, keep it up!
Hahah I appreciate the kind words. I usually make videos and move on, so these comments help me reflect!!
The headrest on the Herman Miller Embody is such a welcomed addition.
I think what makes this video good for me is I want an office chair but I already have a secret labs omega, so while even the cheapest office might be better I would wanna get something of at least equal value so I’m not technically downgrading
This guys vibes are incredible. I’m not even in the market but I’m subbing
Hahaha these are some really kind words. Appreciate it!!
This video couldn’t have come at a better time ! I bought a MAINGEAR FORMA R MK II at microcenter the other day. It’s def a nice chair that’s built great but you should only buy it if you weigh over 150lbs lol. Skinny peeps it’s too firm for. The foam needs more load to squish
ANDASEAT!!! I used it all day yesterday...man, it's def the best racing style gaming style chair I've used so far.
Awesome, was not planning it until now but…guess I'm in the market now for a new chair 😂
I've used the Aeron for ages & only developed tear after 25 yrs. Then the Herman Miller Embody, great for gaming. I like the Steelcase as my 2nd & like their thick seat padded w/ the slide tilt recline.
I've had my QOR360 Ariel 1.0 for over 3 years now. I sit in it every day, and I feel my core working throughout the day. When I'm traveling and away from my chair, sitting at cafes or in hotel rooms, I miss my Ariel. I could never go back to a regular office chair!
Was it hard in the beginning? I just got it and it feels hella uncomfortable on my bottom.
I lile your reviews, thanks for making them. I would like to offer my 2cents about Hyken - I think you can safely recommend Hyken even for heavier folks. I bought my Hyken chair about 4-5 years ago and it is still going strong with the mesh looking pretty much like new - I am about 190lb and use the chair daily. After all this time, the only damage I see is the left armrest soft pad developed a little crack and will eventually crumble. I guess I will need to replace the pad. Otherwise, a great chair for the money.
You always kill it with these chair videos. 🔥
You always killin it with these comments! Thanks for your support!
Thanks for that, I'm very picky when it comes to chairs and this helped a lot
Thanks for this video! I'm 6', 195 lbs and watched quite a bit of videos on chairs. With a few of your videos bringing up the Amia multiple times, I decided to go with the remanufactured from Crandall through your link. It genuinely seems like the tried and true chair and only gets better if you get it remanufactured. Thanks so much I am super happy to sub to this channel!
Woot woot! I really hope it works out for you! I just moved studios and had 3 guys helping me. Afterwards, they were all testing my chairs and no one bothered with the Amia because it doesn't look as cool. So I asked them to test it and every single one sat and immediately said, "OHHHH!!! DUDE!!!" I LOVE that it surprises people so hard!!!
Haworth allows you for their fern to be shorter if you order yours with 'pneumatic low' which I believe is 15" from the floor. Just helping out the fellow shorties
How short are we talking?
@@Stalonage 15” instead of standard 16”
You deserve 500k subscribers in 2023, amazing channel!
56 minutes video IM IN !! At the good moment too, just when HM is having a huge 20% sale
Make the most of it lol.
Your review helped me when pulling the trigger on the atlas headrest, thanks
I recently went with the Gesture and it arrived yesterday! I am absolutely in love this chair, but I'm afraid I'll end up returning. I'm 6'3 (very long legs) 220lbs(wide thighs) and this seat pan doesn't extend enough for me to sit ergonomically correct. I've only had 2 hours sat in this chair, but I can tell the blood flow in my legs is not going to end well for me when the best I can do without half my ass hanging off the back of the seat, is have almost a full hand between the seat and the back of my knee. I'll probably have to head to a showroom to get a better idea, but any shot at making more "tall" people vids with seat measurements as well, or do you think the embody/fern would be a better fit? Thanks as always for the great and detailed videos!
Is the average male population not like 5'8-6'3? I have NO idea why companies make chairs for people 5'11 or under. I'm 6'2 240lbs and have similar issues with many chairs
Capisco has been perfect for me. I really don't like sitting still at all. So the huge number of different positions work great for me. I had an Aeron before and while it was okay for an hour so, it is not for a full workday. I am getting two different desks in the new home though. So there will need to be a second chair. I am leaning towards the Capisco on the work setup and either a second Capisco or an Embody on the more chill gaming/editing setup.
been using the staples hyken for 2 years all day every day and am still astonished at how incredible it is. still the chair i recommend to everyone if they want to try an ergo chair
edit: i haven't watched your videos in a long time but pretty sure i got it on your recommend, so awesome work!
Great video, I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to a video like this, breaking everything down for people doing their research.
I have questions for you or anyone else willing to help me. I worry a lot about making a big purchase like this, but I think it’s worth investing in a nice chair, I just need this to be the right purchase lol!!!
About me: I’m 6’1 and weigh 140lbs. Definitely a skinny and lanky guy. Only ever owned real crappy office chairs. The chair I’m sitting in now is a really thin, old, and cheap chair. I’m looking for a premium chair that retains comfort after sitting for long periods of time. Even the chair I use now is fine until i’m sitting there for a few hours. But after 3 hours I literally can’t sit at my desk anymore, so that’s when comfort matters. I do have one experience/ frame of reference with a premium ergonomic chair. My first job ever I worked at a bank and I’m pretty sure we sat on Aeron’s. The chair I had there looked pretty similar to an Aeron and I’m pretty sure they were Hermann miller chairs.. they were definitely really nice chairs, and I would sit on that chair all day any day. I don’t work there anymore but I just remember that seat specifically blew me away, it was like sitting on a cloud. It was seriously ridiculously comfortable. I miss those damn chairs. I’m not 100% sure it was an Aeron but it probably was. Anyways, the biggest thing I’m care about is the comfort of the seat cushion, because i’ve never had an ergonomic chair and care less so about all the adjustable features, although they all seem positive… Right now I’m thinking between getting the refurbished Leap V2 from Crandall’s office, the Anda Seat Kaiser 3 and the Titan Lab Evo 2022. The extra padded seats on the Leap V2 and Anda Kaiser really appeal to me because reading the reviews on the titan evo, people seem to complain that the seat may be too thin and firm. I definitely don’t want a seat that’s too firm. I’m looking for more cushion.
My main concern besides these chairs having firm seats is less about any chair specifically and more about how I like to play games and if I should get a full ergonomic chair…I play fps games and I like to lean close to my monitor resting my forearms on my desk. I cannot use arm rests specifically when gaming because of how I sit close and use the desk for stability, i’ve played and gotten to high ranks and now i can only aim this way. I just push my armrests under or sit flush with the desk with my current chairs.
Obviously i use my computer to do other things though. When i’m not gaming, I prefer to sit back in a normal position and I do use my arm rests at that point, but this is less than 50% of the time because my PC is mostly for gaming. I’m a little worried that if I get an expensive ergonomic chair, it wont be as comfortable for me because I potentially like to sit weird a lot of the time. If I plan on sitting as described, instead of having 100% proper posture all the time would I still appreciate the leap or should just get a big chair with a thick seat, something that just gives me enough space to spread out in? Something like the anda kaiser or even simpler? I’ve heard from a couple people that their ergonomic chair was good for certain positions, but they ended up returning them for a more versatile chair, because they felt like it forced them always to sit upright. Would really love anyone’s opinion!
I'v been using IKEA Markus for 3 years now and i'm really happy with this. After A LOT of reading about chairs i got the impression that it is (or at least was 3 years ago) only chair at that price point (seems to be 220€ now) with really good build quality and i wasn't disappointed, it still feels like new after 3 years and it comes with 10 years warranty. It doesn't have a lot of different adjustments, but for me it works really well (178cm, 60kg). Never had any problem sitting in this for as long as i want (often pretty much whole day), it is comfortable for me when sitting upright or in relaxed position and i also often like to sit in strange positions which it also works very well for because of the big seat. I haven't really used that many different chairs, but at least feels a lot better and way more durable for me than cheap gaming chairs. Could be that i'm just lucky it works so well with my body, and i believe there sure are better (and more adjustable) chairs if you are willing to spend enough money, but personally i couldn't be happier with my purchase, have nothing to complain about and i believe this will last me a long time as it is still like new. Sorry for my bad english and i also don't know how well spread IKEAs are, but if there is one near you, maybe it is worth visiting there to try sitting on one, especially if you want something that will last for long and don't want to spend too much (as you didn't just pick Aeron if you was impressed by it).
Still very relevant today, months later. I just bought an Embody (gaming) from HM directly with a significant discount and it's amazingly comfortable once dialed in. Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive guide
Np! I'm currently planning out my 2023 guide!
@@Ahnestly Any idea when it will be ready?
@@spanthyx late October!
Got the logitech embody couple months ago for £750 and i have to say it is the most comfy chair i ever sat in.
Was it second hand?
@@StardustLegacyFighter yea refurbished from ebay but my friend bought one from Herman Miller for £1400 and there was no difference at all.
I hear a creeking noise is a problem with the embody when you lean back can you confirm?
@@cburke1923 Yea it has a llittle noise nothing to bad tho, Infact i never really notice it that much.
Ive had the Fern for over a year now, and Im confident that I won't buy another chair ever again. Its that good
I've had a DXRacer for about 10 years now and it still looks brand new, I'm thinking of upgrading to a more "grown up" style. I'm torn between the LEAP v2 or the Aeron. I wish I had a place nearby that I could test these chairs.
I know this is an old comment, but I'm looking for a new chair. Which dxracer model did you use?
@@kisgamer The king series, I still use it. Its held up extremely well. I'm 5'11, 270 pounds. At my biggest I was close to 300. It's HEAVY, and built really well IMO. I don't know if quality has changed or not but I recommend them.
is it still comfy?
I have the Gesture and what I don't like is that the seat is tilted forward a bit which becomes apparent after a month and you constantly slide out of the chair
Awesome review. Well done
As an artist who spends alot of time in chair, I have seen multiple artists who also say the HM Embody is the best chair for them. Unfortunately I am too poor to afford this anytime soon so I think I'm going to buy the Amazon basics chair in the meantime 😂
the embody is not THAT great. especially if you don't easily have the money laying around for it you'll feel extremely bad all the time because this chair does not even feel like it's worth 1k, does not feel as luxurious as you would think. It squeaks a lot and feels like lots of plastic. For me only the warranty justified the price but I still send both embodys back, the normal and logitech one
My Digital Knit Haworth Fern should be getting here by monday, hope it lives up to the hype
every single time I sit in my Aeron I am grateful that I bought it. If it works well with your body I legit don’t think there’s a better chair. The airflow, buttery smooth rocking action and support features are just top tier.
But that’s a big if. The downfall of the Aeron is that some people will just naturally come in contact with the hard plastic frame. I understand why it is a controversial chair. So I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone until they’ve had a chance to try it or are willing to take advantage of the return window
It's a polarising chair, but all the best things are controversial. 😉
Personally, I had that issue with Mirra 2 and had to return it, even though I absolutely loved everything else about it.
Steelcase for sure makes less problematic and divisive chairs, but they don't really stand out as much Herman Miller chairs imo and the company is less welcoming outside of North America.
back health is much more important than flashiness or the best looking chair. Great list
Bought Steelcase Gesture yesterday
Planning to buy Herman Miller Embody when headrest is released
As a thinner, tall person, and gesture owner, the biggest complaint i have with my gesture is the seat padding feels a little thin. I think if you have a bigger butt than me, your weight gets distributed across the seat a little more, so the padding is okay, but I find that over long sitting sessions, my butt starts to get fatigued. the headrest is great. I would also recommend the additional lumbar support. I can't imagine having the chair without it.
It's wild how upon first glance it looks super thick, but feels thinner when actually sitting on it.
I think the Amia has the best seat pad out of all Steelcase chairs.
It's been difficult to find reviews and opinions from other thin folk. Heard similar issues with the Embody 😖.
@@Sammonoske I think mesh might actually be a better choice for you guys.
But if that's still not your style then maybe get one of those chairs with a thicker seat pad, like the Crandall office remanufactured Leap v2 or Amia.
Loved the Gesture, but had to return it for this reason.
I rebound betw 140 and 150 lbs, felt like sitting on a rock, after 3 hours each day I was swapping iit out for my kitchen chair.
@@Nersius Same :( What did you end up getting instead?
I tried all of them, sat in them for about an hour each try to decide. And even though it wasn’t what my ego wanted, I went Haworth executive version..
Hey there, love the videos, I ended up purchasing the Titan Evo XL after watching your video on it last year. Now I love this gaming chair, some fun facts I did the opposite of what you said in the video though, I am 5’7 and about 132 lbs so technically I could have bought the regular or even the medium size and been okay with it, I decided to go for the XL because of how one of your guest female friends sat in the chair in the upright position and in the incline position. I wanted this chair to be the ultimate in gaming, tv watching and just lounging to get off my feet and the XL or large size (now I cannot remember) does just that! I have used in consistently for working and gaming and doing nonsense on the computer. I find the firmness of the seat excellent and it feels as though it will last me for years to come, having the ability to adjust the arms at the very base of the seat adds even more to the experience since the arms at the side of the seat provide even more adjustments. I am glad I came across your video and even more so that I purchased the chair. The one and only thing I will say annoys me now, and honestly it is not the chair or Secret Lab, it was my bad measuring, the base/feet on the larger chair truly is massive and would be perfect if I was not in the smallest condo possibly 😂. The ability to move the cigar around my tiny condo is nearly impossible but does not take away the fact that it’s so very comfortable to sit in. So until I decide to move and measure twice me and the Evo are living together with my HAG capisco chair. In addition the HAG capisco puls is nice as well but the lack of butt cushion does make me get up after an hour or so to stand, which follows the reason I got the chair (that and it works really well with standing desks), but if you sit like me and like to cross your legs under you, get both or get one chair that allows you to sit and then stand up when necessary. Thanks again for your videos.
I have the same height but im around 200lbs+. Do you think i need XL or regular ? Thank you
Hey, i’ve ordered the Herman Miller Embody Logitech version, what is the best fabric headset to get with it
Hey! If you go to Atlas Headrest's website, you'll see they have headrests for the gaming version :-)
Have you tested the Humanscale chairs? Would love to see how they stack up against other chairs here. Personally I really like the Liberty as a good low-mid chair.
Pssst, change this video title to "2023" now since you know people are gonna be searching that for the new year. Just swap the titles back next time you do a chair guide lol
Lol I want to, but it's my best performing video right now and if you change the title, it'll mess up YT's algorithm...
@@Ahnestly it’ll keep momentum with the same title but it’ll definitely slow down as time goes on in the year, regardless of the algorithm, if people keep clicking and watching then it’ll continue to be promoted, it’s just more attractive to people searching when they see “23” instead of “22”
@@Ahnestly the Xuer is showing 800 canadian lol what happened it looked perfect too.
@@Ahnestly How about now?
Or he could do another video, gaining more views
I've found an Amia for a good price refurbished but is it better to buy new because of the warranty? I find it hard to make myself spend that much on a chair, even if I think it's worth it
Gaming Embody is 25% off in the UK right now so £1,122 which is around 1,335 USD. Been really looking at the chair for a long time now and might finally pull the plug since I'm also 5'6 so it might be perfect.
Just ordered! Thanks :)
Did you get it?
Did you see the announcement of the new anthros chair? It's going for 900 for pre order and 2k after release. What do you think about it
Hello , i wanted to take advantage of the Black Friday discounts and I wanted to get a good chair.
What do you recommend to take between Logitech herman miller Aeron , Logitech embody or Steelcase Gesture?
I'm Italian and I don't have much choice because some sites don't ship here and on amazon IT there are very few chairs of the ones shown.
Also consider that I currently have a 200€ chair so any of the chairs listed will be a big upgrade for me.
I await your reply, thank you!
Great video!! I am overwhelmed of buying the right chair. :-/ I need to get a desk l, a chair and the new lg 27 inch oled monitor! I was thinking to get the secret lab evo with the secret labs magnus desk combo. But when I was doing my research. I was thinking to save money on the desk setup with ikea utespelare desk! I need a desk setup because I don’t want to buy another tv and my girlfriend is complaining that I am taking up the tv for playing video games. Lol I am 5 foot 6 also and I have the same build as you. Which chairs fits the best?
Hope Herman Miller Embody get 4D-arms, or at least some good armrest depth adjustment. I like being able to get the armest right under my arms on height with the table, while getting very close to the table.
I appreciate that you tried to make 2 different sections, but there is so much repetition you could have just covered them together and cut the time in nearly half or split the short and tall recommendations into 2 separate videos. Having said that, thanks for the recommendations. I'm sure I'll be keeping an eye out for these types of chairs when I'm looking for some deals to snag.
I thought the best way to have the video “clean” from a consumer perspective was to have separate sections for shorter and taller. That way, people can skip ahead or jump to the time stamps as needed per their budget and height! I appreciate you watching a lot more than I intended!!! And your constant support!
@@Ahnestly I'm with you on this.
Even though I watched the entire video, for me it would make sense to skip to the section that covers my height range, if I wanted a quick look at the chair recommendations.
It was repetitive, but then again it makes sense if someone only wants to see their section and make sure they're not missing any key information.
Hi ! I wanted to have your opinion because I've been killing my mind for several days to find a very good chair. I'm 1m85cm for almost 100kg and I'm looking for a ergo chair to be well seated, but also to sometimes be a little more chill. I'm looking for this chair for around 400€ maximum soooo, if you have an idea, I'll take it! thank you very much in advance
Thanks for helping me settle on embody. I was torn between Embody vs Gesture/Leap vs Fern.
Solid choice, I sit in one at work for 40 hours a week and love it.
Nice!! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my link! Helps the channel a LOT! Man I love my embody
Id appreciate it if you could also find European product links as I struggle to find many of these brands here. For example the Xuer chair is a chinese chair, also sold as Furnitura or Sihoo, etc. You have to reverse image search many pictures of it to find it.
What's your opinion on the Eureka gaming chairs specifically the Norn that looks more like an Ergonomic office chair with what it looks to be a pretty decent padded seat and also the Python 2 that's more Secret Lab style. They look like nice chairs just there's not a lot of info on them as in YT review wise think the only reviews I seen was on the MW2 Typhon that Eureka also makes. Willing to hear your thoughts Chair shopping is tougher then I thought.
48:23 This! I'm still rocking a 25 year old Aeron classic, no sagging whatsoever, incredible chair.
I’ve been keeping an eye on the HM gaming embody and took the plunge today to order it as they were finally having a sale. My husband has the secret labs chair from this video and I hate it the seat is way to hard and kills my tailbone.
Nice! I hope you love it!!
With the Embody I felt a little pressure on the outside of each buttcheek right below where it comes off the seat, but nothing at all towards the center. I feel like that makes perfect sense given the hammock style design of the seat. I hope it works out for you!
Would you mind talking more about health and back benefits? You said that aeron help you with back pain. Do you think embody, fern, leap.. would have same or similar effect or Aeron is the best one for that?
It’s difficult to talk about that bc nothing is objective - read my comments and you’ll see some people LOVE one chair for their back while 2 people say they hate it. It’s very subjective. In terms of % of whether your back will like it, I think you’ll have a higher % of liking a chair if you go with a company that has done intense r&d of their chairs, such as Steelcase, Herman Miller, or Haworth, instead of a budget Chinese chair. My advice to you: get 2 or 3 chairs that you think you’ll like based on my videos and return the 1-2 you don’t like. Returning is really easy and best of all, free, with all of the companies that sell the higher end chairs.
Hey what shoes are you wearing in the vid? They look really comfortable for indoor use. Yes I know this video was about the chairs lol.
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Best slippers ever. Being Asian, I never wore shoes in the house and never understood why my non Asian friends did it. Now I understand. I go sockless in the summer and my feet stay dry. Wear them in the winter with socks and feet stay warm. Pricey, but WORTH it. If you decide to pick up, please use my link as it gives me a TINY commission!
I am 5 ft 11" and have a lower back pain. Can you tell me if oline ergopro is a good chair for extended use?
Is the embody uncomfortable for people over 6 foot? Also what’s better titan evo or Razer Iskur since it has that feature the back pops out?
Dang just missed the sales, will have to keep an eye out
I just bought a GTracing ace zeus gaming chair, was this a good choice for a first gaming chair?
on the leap v2 I dont really mind the OG back padding but do you think the extra back padding is worth it and does it effect the lumbar support?. Im def getting the thicker seat padding
I personally didn’t feel a ton from the lumbar support in the first place. It’s a plastic pad that moves up and down. I am ok with the original padding thought but if you’re a bigger person, I imagine the extra padding would be good!
Would love some input on the following. One of the issues that I have run into with virtually every higher end ergonomic chair that I have is that the seat is too short. To put into context, I am 6'2", 185lbs. I currently have a Leap V2, Gesture, and an Autonomous ErgoChair Pro. The ErgoChair Pro has deepest seat pan out of the three and fits well but has other significant shortcomings. The Leap V2 is my favorite as far as comfort is concerned. I have tried the Herman Miller Aeron Size C and it seems to fit pretty well but I am not fan of the chair as a whole, it is just not comfortable to me. I am considering taking a closer look at the Fern and Embody but I am not sure that either one is going to be any better than what I have. The Embody seat depth adjustment looks great but I am just not sure if the seat pan is going to be deep enough. If anyone has any advice or input I will appreciate your thoughts.
just measured by seat depth on my embody and fern - both have maximum seat depth of 18 and 3/4" (measuring from the bulge of the backrest to the edge of the seat pan). Maybe check that against your Leap v2? I am not in my studio right now, so can't measure that atm. Hope this helps!
@@Ahnestly Thank you very much.
@@occi_b hey, any update? am considering getting the Leap v2 or the Amia, and I'm 6'4 and 200lbs.
i bought a secretlab titan evo 22 and found that it hurts my back :( i bought the correct size and even spoke to the people at secretlab and followed their tips and it just hurts after a while of sitting in it. It makes me sad because i really love the chair but i cant handle it. Can't return it either
im looking for an office chair in the style of those two in the background at 17:40, they look amazing, what this style is called?
They actually updated the headrest on the m90d and i got it with a discount for 260 euro
Amazing budget chair
That's AWESOME to hear!
I’m 6’3 180 and I can’t find a chair. I need mesh cause these faux leather chairs just tear. Need something that will last a long time and not give me back problems lmao I got a standing desk too and those are hard to find for tall people man let me tell you anyways thanks for the video it helped me a lot
I tried out the embody and I found it too hard and not soft enough on the back. The cosm felt amazing actually. Going to try out the fern on monday. I need a chair that will be comfortable and good back support for 10 hours a day
I couldn't use the Cosm for more than around 2-3 hours at a time...the self-adjusting recline makes it tricky to use as an all day chair. The Fern should be much nicer on your back - try a Digital Knit version!
Hey Mr Ahnesty, is a used herman miller aeron with the posture fit sl a good price for $450 ?
I am 6’6” and about 190lbs and don’t like gaming chairs what are some options for me
Love the video but none of thee chairs I liked seem to be in stock here (NL) :(
Let alone available at a store where I can try them
42:24 Perfectly delivered joke! Made me laugh, then when you said "seriously, screw you" it caught me off guard and made me laugh harder! Nice one!
Hey, im 1,74 & 93 kgs. Which one is the best for me for budget 500+- ? Thank you
Was there a reason why the Mirra 2 was left out of this video?
Can you please recommend the one chair you hear the most positive feedback about when it comes to lower back pain? Your reviews helped me decide on the Haworth Fern, but unfortunately it causes more pain in my lower back. I’ve had chronic back pain almost a year now, working at my desk 8-10 hrs/day in IT. I’m willing to spend a premium price. I can’t afford to not have a chair that helps. Otherwise, I have to stop working before it kills me. I’d love to know what office chair you might recommend to take pressure off my spine. I greatly appreciate you and your videos. -Bobbi
Not sure if you got the Fern with lumbar support or not.
I can recommend the Aeron, Mirra 2 and Leap v2 for lower back pain issues. These are fantastic chairs that offer great lumbar depth adjustment.
If you're a fan of mesh only then the Aeron is the best chair on the market.
If you want a chair with a mesh seat but with a fabric backrest, then the Mirra 2 is the perfect choice.
If you hate mesh chairs, then the Leap v2 is the chair for you.
I have the Fern with lumbar.
How is the SteeCase Please II, only can buy in Europe.
did think about testing the Vitra ID Trim L? I think it's better than the Haworth Fern, but similar
I'm looking everywhere to try and find the color/type of fabric for the Capisco by Hag in your video. Does the sticker on the bottom have any kind of fabric code you could share?
Hey! It's grade B wallace oxford!
What are the benefits and drawbacks of the different upholstry material types? Cloth, leather, mesh, etc.
Pleather = slippery. Most warm fabric of all the options. Won't absorb smells as much as cloth. Need to upkeep, but once it cracks, can't do anything about it.
Leather = slippery. 2nd warmest fabric. Won't absorbs smells as much as cloth. Need to upkeep if it's real leather, esp if exposed to cold/sun
Cloth = can stain (esp lighter colors), absorbs scents/booty juices over long period of time, 3rd warmest option.
Mesh = can sag if using low quality mesh. Not as smooth as fabric or leather. Won't absorb smells. Most breathable option by far.
What stool is that with the chrome based and red seat?
Kindly advise me as I'm a 5' 2" gal. Is DX Racer good?
great video bruv
Thank you!
Does the US link works for CANADA, because if I can support someone while doing this big purchase, might as well support you.
First of all, you are hilarious! Second, I REALLY appreciate you going the extra mile to support this channel! I'm not 100% sure about Canada - I always thought US and CA were connected, but please try using the link and if it doesn't work, oh well! I'll just be glad you found a chair that worked for you!!!
What are the best chairs with fold-up arms? We guitar players need that!
Do you have a aesthetic pleasing rating ? Our colors are light neutral tones an gold -
super helpful with the differences with height, weight, etc. I always feel like every chair I get isn't suited for people 200+ lmao
Ahaha some of the cheaper non branded chairs skimp out on chair foam. I always recommend people that are heavier to go with a chair from a brand with solid proven warranty so they know they’ll be good for a long time (Haworth, steelcase, Herman miller). Let me know what you decide!!’
Any places EU for Steelcase? Preferable not UK, but even that would do.
Hey Ahnestly, thank you for this great video.
Unfortunately I have been plagued by coccyx pain for the last two years. Which chair would you recommend in that case. I think I would benefit from a softer seat cushion. I am currently using the Autonomous Ergo Chair V2, which has a very firm and hard seat in my opinion.
A reply would be amazing. Best Wishes.
Hey! So the softest seats are probably going to be found on the Herman Miller Sayl, a remanufactured Leap v2, and the remanufactured Amia. I am not a doctor, but from the comments of people with coccyx pain, different things have worked for different people.
Any of the 3 I mentioned have great return policies, so I recommend going through them one at a time, or even buying all 3 during the sale and returning the 2 you end up not liking! Hope this helps! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links and let me know how it goes!!!
Thanks for the super quick Response. I will look into all of them. This has already helped a lot.
I will check your links. 👍
Tall being 6.2 😅
I am 6.9 and I have been sitting in a Prosedia Airspace 3642 for about 15 years now and I am loving it. But the seat cushion is gone and I need a replacement. But finding something for a really large guy is so hard.
I am looking into the Herman Miller Aeron C with a headrest but I am heavily in doubt if it is still too small for me.
I like the mesh from the Airspace I am having right now, and although the seat might be from other materials. For the back I would like to stick with mesh.
If you have any suggestions please let me know!
If you have mesh and love it, I think you could make the jump to the Aeron. It really is the best mesh. If you want something a little more flexible, check out the Steelcase Karman! I have a review on it!
hello, thank you very much for the information provided to us...
I would like to buy an ergonomic chair for work in the office.. I am 6.1 tall and have a problem with lumbar disk.. and a little problem with my neck.. please, because I don't know chairs, I would like you to recommend me something like you are an expert, what brand of chairs do you think, what would you choose? put in the box your first choice, second and third... my money is from 800 to 1300 euros... however, if a chair is really good and worth it, I can give 1500...
I will wait for your reply please if you can...
Some of my notes after having "TITAN evo 2022" (without too much explanation):
1) assembly is not that easy (not hard either)
2) one of the worst armrests on the market - literally everything about them
3) lumbar support is so hard, it actually hurts my back more; also it is too high; it should be called "high back" support, not "low back" support; probably that's why Secretlab are selling a separate low back support :)
4) seat is super hard
5) the chair is very heavy and doesn't roll around easy, so if you move a lot - sorryyyy :/
JOKE: the packaging is better engineered than the chair. :)
What's truly funny is that the joke is fact.
Thank you. So damn surprise so little CZcamsrs are calling out Secretlab for their bad engineered chairs. I feel the 30% that loved the chair were just trying to convince themself to love the chair that they’ve paid a huge amount for. I will however give credit on their marketing effort.
50:28 sounded like you said sorry to the chair 😄
I want the small red chair ❤ didn't post the model for it 😮
hey mr ahn! what is that red stool you are sitting on? i'm in the market for a nice stool as well. thanks!!!
Here's the video where I reviewed it!
czcams.com/video/mMtEAWAuK7g/video.html
I'll never buy another chair without at least finding a local one to try first. I purchased the Steel Case Gesture because it had such great reviews and I hate it. It's so uncomfortable. I was thinking of getting the HM Embody but I assume it has the same solid seat that makes the Gesture so bad.
The benefit of buying a gesture or Herman Miller chair is the excellent return policy. Were you not able to return it? The embody seat is very different as stated in the video it’s a very unique chair
Couldn't agree more. Steelcase Gesture seat is awful. What did you end up getting to replace it?
The chairs look nice and cool. I'm looking for one where my but and lower back sinks in and back into the chair. Like if I sit the balance of the chair is not in the senter of the seat but more in the front so I automatically lean back a little bit. I really need a chair but I can't spend much. Do you guys have any good recommendations?
I find that chairs with the balance in the middle of the seat my lower back hurts and the lumbar supports don't really help either. I only feel releaved in those chairs where I automatically lean back when I sit. I hope this makes sense
Help would be very much appreciated!!!🙏🙏🙏
Just need recommendation for secondary school kid for study please? Thanks
Appreciate your chair reviews. I've had two off-brand gaming chairs and both of them have busted after just one year each. Back doesn't stay in place, arms start falling out, and the worst issue is that the chair(seat?) starts tilting forward and I keep sliding out of the chair. I don't really know why that keeps happening. I'm about 250lbs and I do worry that maybe it's my weight, and that makes me paranoid about buying any chairs if they're just gonna break on me in another year. I'm also 5 feet 10 1/2 inches so I kind of fall between your small and tall recommendations so not quite sure which way to go.
hey! that's really upsetting to hear! I recommend going with the well known brands in this video that carry a 12 year warranty! 250lbs is middle weight in the quality chair brands (Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth), so you should be fine, and again, a proven 12 year warranty! As for which list to look at - look at the taller list! I've got a bunch of videos, but some places to start if you're not looking to break the bank - Steelcase Amia, and any of the lower priced Haworth chairs. If you want best of the best - Herman Miller Embody and Haworth Fern are my top 2 picks!
If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links! Helps the channel a LOT!
@@Ahnestly I'll take a look at them. Thanks!
Do you plan on doing any reviews of any Humanscale chairs? I haven't found any on your channel and they seem to be another major brand.
I reached out to them...haven't heard back! Could be because it was the holidays and it's kinda crazy!
Could you please take a look at the ergotopia nextback ?
It is going viral in Europe at the moment.
Must be a mainland Europe thing, because I've never heard of that chair in the UK lol.
Edit:
Ohh, it's basically the Clatina Mellet. It's a great chair, and was even recommended by BTODtv.