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    The 8 Best Desk Chairs No Matter What You’re Looking For

    Just call me the Goldilocks of desk chairs, except without all the breaking and entering.

    Elizabeth Lilly
    by Elizabeth Lilly

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. The best overall chair with a comfy, breathable design and flip-up arm rests to give you free motion for breaks to draw, play guitar, or do other things as you work through the day at home.

    gray and black desk chair in a home office
    Amazon

    Reviewers like this chair for its ergonomic design and lumbar support, plus that it can support folks on the heavier side. Has 360-degree swivel, adjustable height and arm rests, breathable mesh back, and graciously padded seat.

    Available in three colors.

    2. An affordable chair that still offers you plenty of support because even though you may clock a lot of time on it, you'd rather put your coin toward something you can admire in your living room.

    a black leather desk chair with padded arm rests at desk
    Amazon

    Reviewers mention that if you're tall and head support is important, you may want to go with another model. Though they also mention that the leather is soft and the materials feel very nice for the budget price point. This is a racing-style chair with a padded seat and backrest built for long periods of sitting. Holds up to 280 lbs.

    Available in two color combos.

    3. A splurge-worthy chair with a foot rest upgrade so you can kick back and relax without moving from your ergonomic throne.

    profile view of black office chair with head rest, foot rest, arm rests, silver hardware
    Amazon

    Reviewers say that all of the adjustments you can do on this chair make it supremely comfortable. Plus the wide seat has lots of fans. If you're looking to upgrade without spending an exorbitant amount, this is the right amount of splurge. Has a headrest, two-way adjustable lumbar pillow, breathable mesh backrest design that reclines 90–125-degrees, 360-degree swivel, adjustable arm rests and footrest, and smooth-gliding casters.

    4. A stylish chair in velvet that shows you can have it all when it comes to beauty and comfort — even in an item as utilitarian as a desk chair.

    mid-century modern pink velvet rolling desk chair with gold tone base in a home office with a desk
    Amazon

    Reviewers mention that it's also a great option for vanities or using in more public spaces where you happen to be working from home (like the dining room table). This has has 360-degree swivel, adjustable height, and lumbar support. It holds over 250 lbs.

    Available in pink with silver or gold tone accents.

    5. An ergonomic chair in nine sharp color combos with headrest and lumbar support to cradle you while you annihilate the competition (whether that just so happens to be your work or gaming nemesis).

    a black and royal blue rolling gaming chair with arm rests, cushions at the neck and lower back for support
    Amazon

    Diehard gamers in the reviews say this is a great value for an excellent PC gaming chair. But lots of reviewers mention that it also makes a great chair for work! If you prefer a model without armrests, reviewers note that you can simply skip attaching them. This chair leans back as far as 90 degrees, has 360-degree swivel, quiet rolling casters, and a lift to adjust to your perfect height. It holds up to 300 lbs.

    Available in eight colors.

    6. A lightweight chair made with a mesh back that'll help keep you cool, even if your inbox (or constantly having to move your WFH setup to accommodate others) has you feeling anything but.

    minimalist style mesh back office chair without arm rests, casters for swiveling parked at a desk
    Amazon

    Reviewers say that it's small and light enough to easily move from room to room (one even said they can lift it with just three fingers). Though because it's so lightweight, it has fewer bells and whistles than others on this list, like no arm rests, a thinner cushioned seat, and a weight limit of up to 250 lbs. Reviewers also note that if you have to sit in your chair for a whole work day, you may want to look for an option with more cushioning. Has 360-degree swivel and a lever to adjust the height.

    Available in four colors.

    7. A chair with adjustable arms and tilt control so every member of the fam that plops down in it can adjust to their perfect comfort level.

    black rolling office chair with mesh back, padded arm rests, leather seat
    Amazon

    Reviewers say it's durable and you can sit in it for hours without your behind or legs going number (win-win!). Has padded adjustable arm rests, tilt control with adjustable tilt tension, casters that'll work on carpet, built-in lumbar support, and ergonomic design.

    8. The best colorful option in case you'd rather sit on the floor than opt for the generic black desk chair.

    backless rolling desk chair with silver tone hardware, no arm rests, green mesh seat and back
    Amazon

    Reviewers say it has good lumbar support, is pretty comfortable, and easy to assemble. But it's worth noting that the back on this does not tilt. Has a padded mesh 2-inch back and seat, zip-off back and seat covers for easy cleaning, adjustable seating, chrome base with smooth-gliding casters.

    Available in 14 colors.