Top office chairs for working from home, according to experts
We’re remote managers, not chair scientists. We don’t know what ergonomics you specifically require, but we sure know what the experts say. Personally, I have an Aeron and wouldn’t use anything else unless I had a specific look I was going for.
Save time, here is the summary you are looking for of the best office chairs according to experts who’ve tested them:
According to The New York Times, the best overall home-office chair is the Steelcase Gesture new for 2025. This chair is 360-degree arms, has a contoured back and adjustments are designed for all the ways technology shapes your posture.
2. According to Wired, the best chair under $200 is the Dexley Ergonomic Mesh Swivel Task Chair.
3. According to Refinery29, a chair that will elevate your space while you sit comfortably is the Saviti Olive Velvet Office Chair.
4. According to Forbes, the best chair overall for 2025 is the Verve Branch Chair, a high-performance work chair with a striking silhouette.
5. According to Techradar, the best breathable home-office chair for 2025, is the FLEXISPOT C7, this chair has an integrated neck rest, and breathable material, and you can also change settings such as tension and seat position.