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1. A heavy-duty tempered glass mat designed with high-quality material that can handle up to 1,200 pounds of weight, so you can roll around to your heart's content without worrying about cracking or shattering. Plus, it won't yellow over time, so you'll always have a crystal-clear view of your lovely floors.
Promising reviews: "My chair mat is great! High quality and very reasonable price." —Lynn
"I've only ever had plastic chairmats, but this one is so much nicer! It was heavy to get upstairs, but it is the perfect size and is like rolling on a hard floor. Much easier on my thick carpet. Highly recommend for an office chair." —Stephanie
Get it from Wayfair for $89.99+ (originally $93.99; available in two sizes)
2. An eco-friendly bamboo mat sturdy enough to withstand all those hours you spend rolling back and forth, but also quiet as a mouse when your chair glides across it. Reviewers rave about the perfect thickness of this mat as well as how spacious it is, so you’ll never feel confined to a tiny spot.
Anji Mountain is a small business specializing in home interior items made from sustainable and renewable materials with a focus on natural fibers.
Promising reviews: "Originally purchased a thinner plastic mat for my home but sent it back immediately as it was worthless on any carpet. The 8mm bamboo mat performs perfectly on carpet and looks fantastic. Don't go cheap, you'll regret it." —PHB
"I have used this chair mat for just under two years now. This thing is amazing! It is nice and smooth and quiet when a chair rolls across it. I used to go through the plastic mats in a year. This has already outlived those by almost double and still going strong." —Dave Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $205.79+ (available in two colors and three sizes, with or without a lip).
3. A decorative boho option if you're looking for a more intricate and unique design instead of the same ol' office aesthetic. Not only does this mat look absolutely stunning, but the polyester texture also allows you to roll your chair around with ease, with no annoying slipping. *And* your chair won't leave any pesky indents on the mat, keeping it looking fresh and new.
BTW, reviewers also noted that this mat is surprisingly comfortable under bare feet, so no need to wear shoes all day at your desk.
Promising review: "Yay this arrived today and I immediately opened it up and it's just beautiful. The colors are gorgeous. The texture is nice and it's a little bit sticky on the backside so it definitely stays in place on the floor. My chair does not make any noise rolling on it. The mat is perfect." —Rose Curtis
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 20%; available in two sizes and five colors).
4. A slip-resistant option ideal for low-pile carpet because it's neither too thin nor too thick. Reviewers are obsessed because this one ships FLAT so there’s no unrolling needed, which = no curly corners. Plus, the smooth edges mean you don't have to worry about tripping or stumbling over them.
Promising review: "I got this to replace one I bought before that was WAY too thin. This one is perfect! It's stiff enough that you don't scrunch it up by rolling on it but still thin enough you aren't going to trip over it. The little spikes keep it in place on the low pile carpet. It ships flat so it's ready to use too. Great product and great price!" —Kathryn
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles).
5. An easy-glide mat with a slightly textured surface that'll allow your chair to glide smoothly with minimal effort while also preventing unwanted sliding. No more of those awkward moments where you try to pull your chair in to your desk and end up looking like you're trying to do a weird dance move.
Promising review: "This floor mat is the perfect thickness! Protects the floor but there is no 'cliff edge' to roll off. It is smooth and easy to glide around on. It unrolled and laid flat with little to no effort. The bottom is smooth as well, so it is perfect for hard flooring! It is also the perfect size…not too big, but big enough to be effective! I would recommend!" —Ginni Stevenson Hamele
Get it from Amazon for $26.39+ (clip the coupon on the produxct page to save 10%; available in five sizes and four styles).
6. A printed barbury weave mat to bring some texture to the room while still remaining practical (since the design is printed, the mat is still fully smooth). It’s also stain-resistant, so you can easily wipe away that spill from when you were trying to balance your coffee *and* your laptop.
Promising review: "I ordered this mat in chocolate. I read many reviews and chose this one, a great choice! It has a non skid rigid rubber backing and does not buckle up under chair wheels. I’m using it on a tile floor. A higher price than some, but worth it. I am purchasing an additional mat." —Myra
Get it from Wayfair for $98.95 (available in eight colors).
7. A beautiful floral mat if your main priority is to protect your floors but you want to do it ✨ fabulously ✨. Made from quality vinyl, this mat not only adds a dainty touch to your desk area but also shields your flooring from scratches, scuffs, and tears.
Blue Decor Home is a small business located in Poland that creates office chair mats.
Promising review: "My desk mat came in faster than delivery expectancy time. I’m pleased with it, matches my room decor beautifully! I would recommend these May to anyone in need of a desk mat that’s slim but still sturdy enough that chair is still movable. Not like the thick ones. 100/100" —Anna
Get it from Blue Decor Home on Etsy for $54.04+ (available in six sizes and various other designs here).
8. A mat designed for hardwood floors because it'll make you feel like you're on vacation instead of juggling a bunch of spreadsheets.
9. A round chair mat for hardwood and tile floors so you can say you're on top of the moon and mean it.
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