Most of the worker spends his time at the computer. Therefore, one of the conditions for effective work is a comfortable chair in which you can spend several hours in a row without getting tired. A fresh review of the best armchairs, compiled in 2020, will help you decide which furniture is best to buy.
Adult models
"Cheap" and "poor quality" are not always synonyms. This is proved by the rating of high-quality inexpensive chairs that have the necessary functionality and have earned the best reviews from buyers. It is recommended to pay special attention to the products of Chairman and Tet Chair. According to buyers, these are the best manufacturers of office chairs in the middle price segment and premium class. Office and computer chairs from these firms have excellent orthopedic characteristics, advanced functionality and excellent value for money.
The top positions were taken by inexpensive models with good characteristics, further more expensive options are presented.
Harachair Nietzsche UD
Orthopedic armchair with double base and backrest. Due to the installed double backrest of the orthopedic type, the spinal column is placed in a normal position, and the body is delicately covered by a semi-corset-type structure.
In the manufactured products, the manufacturer takes into account the adjustable armrests placed on reinforced steel bases. The armrests withstand heavy loads.
The Harachair Nietzsche UD has a double seat, the modules of which are made with a hinge mechanism for changing the angle of inclination. If the weight is unevenly distributed, the seat will change shape, adapting to the user. This relieves stress and pressure.
The design features of the seat do not interfere with the normal circulation of blood, thereby preserving oxygen-tissue exchange. Due to the use of a double anatomical seat, the operation of the model will not lead to the occurrence of pathologies of the prostatic gland, thrombosis and an increase in hemorrhoid veins, which can form nodes in the rectum.
The headrest is easily adjustable in angle and height, which guarantees a normal position for the head and neck. The adjustable swing device is adjustable as required. The backrest is fixed in a stationary and relaxed position.
If you actively swing on a chair, then in order to lean back, the user will have to apply an effort that involves specific parts of the body. With passive rocking, the backrest easily leans back under the weight of the owner. If necessary, a reclining position is adopted in order to allow the body to relax.
The product is equipped with a strong chrome-plated steel cross, so it does not stagger even when the backrest is tilted as much as possible. The model has five wheels with treads and rubberized coating for any kind of flooring. The mechanisms are easy to use and stand out from the competition for their strength and reliability.
Advantages:
- proprietary double seat technology;
- the back is made of two modules, adjustable in height and width;
- integrated synchronous swing mechanism with position fixing;
- maximum weight - 120 kg;
- serves as a prophylaxis for pathologies of the prostatic gland, thrombosis and an increase in hemorrhoid veins;
- the average price is 34,500 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- the cost is more expensive when compared with conventional (non-orthopedic) models.
Hbada 140WM
A computer chair with a branded design for use in home or office environments. The model differs against the background of competitors in ergonomics. Exclusively designed backrest with adjustable support in the waist area, made in the form factor of butterfly wings, reduces pressure on the spinal column and guarantees comfort while studying or working.
Due to the extended backrest dimensions and adjustable seat depth, the model is suitable for tall users with a lot of weight.
The Hbada 140WM has a wide back made of sturdy mesh fabric. The anatomically curved back and back-mounted belt support in the shape of butterfly wings reduces pressure on the spinal column. The support in the belt area is adjustable in slope and height, taking into account the height of the wearer. The backrest angle ranges from 90-125 degrees, which is suitable for both long-term employment and leisure.
The Hbada 140WM has six degrees of armrest height adjustment. The armrests are made of soft polyurethane materials and are 24 cm long.
The model has a comfortable seat made of high-density ECO-safe filling. Seat thickness is 6 cm, covered with breathable fabric. The seat is adjustable in depth and height.
The bent form factor of the headrest ensures a normal neck and head position. The headrest is made of breathable mesh fabric and can be easily adjusted in tilt and height as it swivels 30 degrees.
The model differs from the competitors in the presence of a synchronous rocking mechanism with the fixing of the backrest angle in the range from 90 to 125 degrees.
The Hbada 140WM is height adjustable with a lever in the range of 44 to 54 cm. The seat is adjustable in depth. The SGS gas lift, which has passed certification, was used in the manufacture. The model is placed on a sturdy cross made of premium aluminum alloy.
The legs are equipped with 5 wheels with polyurethane lining, which are suitable for all types of flooring. The maximum user weight is 150 kg.
Advantages:
- many settings - the headrest is adjustable in height and tilt, the backrest is in tilt, the lumbar support is in tilt and height, the seat is in depth, and the armrests are in height;
- stylish appearance;
- made from high quality materials;
- average price - 21,700 rubles;
- well thought out design to the smallest detail.
Disadvantages:
- difficult to find in Russian retail.
Chairman 696
The bestseller from Chairman is a comfortable and inexpensive office chair that many companies are happy to buy in bulk for their employees. The Russian company Chairman produces a whole line of office chairs, has its own production workshop and testing laboratory.
Advantages:
- Lumbar support, swing mechanism with a stopper;
- Mesh back provides good ventilation;
- Average price - from 3.000 to 4.500 rubles;
- Any color to choose from;
- Simple design allows for self-assembly and minor repairs.
Disadvantages:
- After 1.5-2 years of operation, the wheels fail;
- No headrest.
Woodville ergoplus
Design features: mesh orthopedic back and metal frame. The product will withstand the declared load of 120 kg and will provide comfort and correct back position throughout the entire working time. The armrests and frame are made of high-strength white plastic, which is stylishly combined with a chrome crosspiece and colored upholstery. Seat height adjustment and swing mechanism are provided. The back does not recline.
Advantages:
- Value for money;
- The minimum seat height is 48 cm;
- Average price - from 4.500 to 5.000 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- There are only three color options: gray, light green and blue.
Chairman Game
A gaming chair with a built-in headrest provides comfortable work at the computer for 8-10 hours. Stylish design and several color options allow this product to fit into any interior. Two options for covering: you can choose a textile or leather product.
Advantages:
- Filling - polyurethane foam, the seat keeps its shape, does not sag;
- Lumbar support;
- The average price is from 5.000 to 7.000 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- The declared load is up to 120 kg, however, the internal dimensions of the product (48x50) are unlikely to allow a person with such a weight to comfortably fit in it.
Tips from buyers: if the colors of the furniture you like do not like or do not fit into the interior, you can “dress” it in a cover.
The choice of colors and textures is practically unlimited: it can be a case made of perforated leather, corduroy or plush, quilted or fluffy. You can purchase an interesting option for every taste at a price of 1,000 to 2,500 rubles.
And you can save money and sew a cover with your own hands, provided that there is a piece of unnecessary fabric in the house. If you show a little imagination at the same time, the cover will definitely turn out to be exclusive and original.
Eurostyle Consul Extra
Comfortable luxury at an affordable price with Top-gun swing function - that is, the seat and backrest swing in sync with the reference axis. The only weak point is the wheels. Six months later, they begin to jam - the bearing mechanism is clogged with dust. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase a special mat in the kit.
Advantages:
- Lumbar support;
- Comfortable armrests;
- Reasonable price: from 7.000 to 8.000 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- Additional expenses on the mat - from 1,100 to 1,700 rubles.
Advice from the seller: those who, when choosing a rug, doubt which one is better to buy, it is better to pay attention to products made of monolithic polycarbonate with an anti-slip coating.
There are transparent and matte rugs. Product size: 900 * 1200 cm for a square or 1.000 cm for a circle.
Tet Chair Car
A relatively inexpensive option from a Russian manufacturer for gamers who cannot imagine life away from a computer. This chair is comfortable to sit, recline and sway to the accompaniment of your favorite game. Wheels with a reinforced bearing system last a long time.
Advantages:
- Adjustable headrest;
- Adjustable lumbar support;
- Several backrest tilt modes.
Disadvantages:
- Average price - from 10.000 rubles.
Brabix Heavy Duty HD-001
The metal frame and crosspiece ensure high structural reliability. The width of the seat is almost 60 cm, even an obese person can easily fit on it. The armrests are also made of metal.
Advantages:
- Withstands up to 200 kg;
- Average price - from 11.000 rubles;
- Seat height adjustment and swing mechanism.
Disadvantages:
- Faux leather upholstery.
Nice F-1 seats
Withstands weight up to 250 kg. Stylish, representative product with a built-in headrest is perfect for a manager. Integrated lumbar support and polyurethane padding ensure a comfortable body position during long periods of work. Plastic pads on the crosspiece protect against scratches and marks from shoes.
Advantages:
- Swing mechanism;
- Seat height adjustment;
- Average price - from 12.500 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- One color option and type of upholstery: black eco-leather with crimson cord edging.
Thunder X3 TGC-12
Even the armrests are adjustable in this model. If desired, you can take a comfortable nap in it if you have to work overtime at the computer while staying in the office. The design is stylish and original, there are several color options. Suitable for both home and office. Cost - from 12,000 to 14,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- The back rests almost to a horizontal position;
- Lumbar support and adjustable headrest;
- Withstands weight up to 150 kg.
Disadvantages:
- Artificial leather.
Metta Samurai S-1
Stylish and durable with orthopedic function. There is a lumbar support and a headrest. A strong metal frame combined with a kevlar mesh will withstand even an obese person. Heavy-duty Kevlar fiber is used in the manufacture of concealed body armor with protection class 2 and 3. Due to metal chrome parts and high-tech design, the product looks decent, it is quite suitable even for a manager, especially since its characteristics are no worse than those of expensive armchairs.
Advantages:
- Seat height adjustment;
- Swing mechanism;
- Ventilation: Kevlar mesh allows the body to breathe;
- Load - 120 kg;
- Average price - from 14,000 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- The regulating mechanism is not protected by a casing, dust accumulates on it, mixing with the lubricant.
Bureaucrat Miro
The most comfortable orthopedic chair for the head. The package even includes a retractable stand on which you can put your extended legs. The load is removed from the legs and back. Faux leather trim with genuine leather fragments (headrest, backrest). The popularity of the models of this company is due to the quality and excellent characteristics.
Advantages:
- Swing mode;
- Seat height adjustment;
- Comfortable armrests.
Disadvantages:
- The average price is from 15,000 to 16,500.
Bureaucrat Aura
A great option for a manager. The type of upholstery to choose from: artificial or natural leather. The chrome metal details and the elegant silhouette of the seat are both expensive and stylish.
Advantages:
- Swing mechanism;
- Withstands the weight of 120 kg;
- Integrated lumbar cushion.
Disadvantages:
- Cost from 30,000 rubles.
For kids
For young computer users, various types of computer chairs are produced. The colors and materials of the upholstery are varied, it is not difficult to choose a model for a schoolboy or for a schoolgirl. The low-cost products included in the rating have the same basic functionality as the more expensive options. Therefore, if it is not possible to purchase expensive furniture from a well-known company with all the "bells and whistles", you can pick up a good inexpensive analogue for a lesser amount.
Tet Chair 413
A lightweight ergonomic product that even a primary school student can handle. The child will not slip while working at the computer from a seat located in a strictly horizontal plane, a comfortable back will ensure correct posture. Various colors of textile upholstery will delight both boys and girls.
Advantages:
- Average price - from 2.000 to 2.500 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- According to some buyers, the high armrests make it difficult to move the chair closer to the table, but they can simply not be screwed on.
Bureaucrat-CH
Lightweight model with mesh back and textile seat upholstery. The seat depth and height can be adjusted. The product is compact, fits perfectly into a small children's room, takes up a minimum of space.
Advantages:
- Lightweight design;
- There are footrests on the crosspiece;
- Acceptable price - from 3.500 to 4.000 rubles.
Disadvantages:
- There are only two color options, both are more suitable for a girl than a boy.
Chairman Kids 103
Stylish child seat with adjustable seat height. An orthopedic back with a lumbar support and a deep seat will provide your child with the correct posture throughout the entire time at the computer.
Advantages:
- Filler - polyurethane foam;
- Various colors;
- Cost from 5.000 to 5.500 rubles;
- Load up to 120 kg;
- Semi-soft rollers - easy to slide into and out of a carpet or carpet.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
Mealux Aladdin
Lightweight comfortable option for a child. Not all models with armrests can be moved close to the table. The design and shape of the seat of this chair fully compensate for their absence. One caveat - the maximum seat height is 48 cm, so it may be low for some models of computer desks.
Advantages:
- The seat design guarantees a comfortable position of the body, the child will not slip;
- Textile upholstery in various colors.
Disadvantages:
- Average price - from 9.000 to 10.000 rubles.
Falto robo
Orthopedic model for a schoolchild that will "grow" with the child - a special mechanism allows you to adjust the height and depth of the seat according to the child's height, while the orthopedic design features guarantee the maintenance of correct posture during sedentary work. Filler - polyurethane foam.
Advantages:
- Height adjustment: from 110 to 160 cm;
- Orthopedic backrest with load sharing function;
- Removable footrest that slides over the crosspiece.
Disadvantages:
- Cost from 15,000 rubles.
Oxford Comf-Pro C3-318
Orthopedic with textile upholstery and a sturdy construction to withstand even a large adult. A variety of upholstery colors - from bright to calm, for every taste. The design does not provide for armrests.
Advantages:
- Maximum load - up to 100 kg;
- Seat height adjustment and backrest lock;
- Orthopedic construction.
Disadvantages:
- The price starts from 14,000 rubles.
Comf-Pro Angel C3-400 KZ
The design features provide for an increased load - the carbon steel frame can withstand up to 300 kg. The orthopedic back with integrated lumbar support evenly distributes the load and ensures correct body position. The cost is from 19.500 to 20.000 rubles.
Advantages:
- Seat height, tilt and backrest height adjustment;
- Wheels with stoppers;
- Lattice backrest design allows air circulation.
Disadvantages:
- Price.
Kulik System Trio
The original shape, developed taking into account all the anatomical features of the body, in combination with cheerful colors will attract the attention of the child. In such a chair it will be more interesting to study. An adjustable headrest and built-in lumbar support will ensure a correct and comfortable body position during long work at the computer or just at the table. The type of upholstery to choose from: textile or artificial leather. The cost is from 22,000 to 23,500 rubles.
Advantages:
- Height adjustment of the seat and armrests;
- Backrest and armrest tilt angle adjustment;
- There is a footrest.
Disadvantages:
- The upholstery made of artificial leather quickly loses its appearance: it cracks and bursts in places of tension (at the corners and on the ribs of the armrests).
Duorest DuoFlex Junior Combi
Ergonomic mesh back, made taking into account the anatomical features of the body structure, fits snugly to the child's back, evenly distributing the load. The mesh material of the upholstery allows air to pass through and excludes squeezing of the vessels adjacent to the skin. The seat is filled with polyurethane foam, which evenly distributes the child's weight, allowing you to sit in the chair as comfortably as possible. Special openings in the seat frame provide additional air circulation. An integrated lumbar cushion ensures correct posture and a comfortable back position. The removable adjustable footrest will be very useful if the child has to sit at a table with a high table top - there is no need to slide to the floor, feeling it with your foot, you can just stand on the footrest and get down to the floor from it. In this case, the chair will not roll away, since the wheels have an auto-stop function that fixes it in place. When creating this model, the manufacturer took into account all the nuances and features of the operation of the chair by a child.
Advantages:
- Seat height and depth adjustment according to the child's height;
- Backrest tilt and height adjustment;
- Height and angle adjustment of armrests;
- Rotation lock - the child will not fall if he stands up against the armrest.
Disadvantages:
- Cost - from 38,000 rubles;
- Two colors: lemon and pink.
Criterias of choice
It is not surprising to get lost in such a variety of models. Therefore, when choosing, you should pay attention to the expert's recommendations:
- Fitting. Only after sitting in a chair, you can understand whether its further operation will be comfortable for the buyer.It's like with clothes and shoes - visual examination and feeling does not give a complete picture of the product.
- You can study the reviews on your favorite and most popular models, see a description of their advantages and disadvantages. So you can find out in advance what to expect from the purchase, and avoid an annoying mistake when choosing.
- Study offers from several stores to understand how much a particular chair costs, and where to buy it cheaper. The price markup in different stores can range from 400 to 1.500 rubles. It will be a shame to overpay this amount.
Using these tips, you can purchase a quality model of an armchair at an affordable price and enjoy a successful purchase for a long time.
