Ah, the humble office chair. No longer created for solely comfort reasons, but a desk chair has the ability to turn even the most handsome of home offices from looking fab to drab. And vice versa! This is why it's important that you choose a new office chair from our list, as these attractive picks have been hand-selected by our Shopping Editor.
Whether it's a modern office chair you have your eye on, or perhaps it's something with a practical and stylish edge? We've found everything from leather office chairs to striking velvet ones plus industrial-style chairs – and everything in between – below. Just take your pick and invest in the best desk chair now for maximum productivity and supreme finesse.
These 10 designs are modern, practical and stylish. Have a glance below and give one of them a spin...
Visit our best desks shopping edit if you're in the market and are searching for something sumptuously handsome.
The best office chairs – as chosen by the Livingetc team
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1. Habitat's Alvar Faux Leather Office Chair
2. Made's Revy Office Chair
3. Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Swivel Chair
4. Soho Home Edwin Dining Chairs
5. Habitat Ari Office Chair
6. Dyke & Dean Revolving Armchair Kontor 503
7. Furniture123 Swivel Leather Chair Antique Ebony
8. John Lewis & Partners Moritz Velvet Office Chair
9. Dunelm's Connie Pleated Velvet Office Chair
10. Nkuku Wamma Leather Desk Chair
What to look for when buying an office chair?
Size
It's important to measure your desk chair against the height of your new desk, just to double-check that it will tuck underneath nicely – and so that you will be able to use it comfortably.
Features
Some people want an office chair that's height-adjustable while others aren't fussed, and then there are office chairs that come on wheels and more. Choose a style to suit you, and don't feel like you need all of the functions as you might not even use them. For example, a desk chair that will be used inside a living room or dining room might look out of place if it has wheels.
Material
Frame aside, you'll want to ensure that your new desk chair is both comfortable yet easy to clean when you inevitably spill some coffee or knock over your bowl of soup. Leather constructions will obviously be more durable but easier to clean. It goes without us saying that fabric chairs will be more uncomfortable since they are soft to the touch. The choice is yours!
Now, let's talk about the frame of your office chair. This will need to be pretty robust, especially if you'll be sitting on this chair five days a week. Normally, desk chairs have metal bases but it's always best to double check.
Where to buy an office chair?
Still yet to discover a desk chair to use with your fancy new desk? Carry on office chair shopping with help from us. Click through to browse more desk chairs below.
- Shop John Lewis office chairs
- Shop Made.com office chairs
- Shop Swoon office chairs
- Shop Dunelm office chairs
- Shop Nkuku office chairs
- Shop Oka office chairs
- Shop Habitat office chairs
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