A new chair for working from home

DanielDeronda

I've been a bit lax on my choice of chairs I use when I'm on my laptop for work or desktop for pleasure.

I spend a lot of time WFH so would like to buy a more ergonomic chair that will support me a lot more.

Budget around £150 max & would like it pre assembled.

Probably need to try them in-store rather than buy blind online.

I'm 6ft 1 & quite plump!! & Have the laptop, monitor, keyboard on the desk.

Alderbank

Are you employed?

If so and you work from home your first port of call should be on your employer, who have a duty of care towards you.

They should carry out a workplace risk assessment and provide whatever equipment is needed by the assessment to ensure your health and safety while at work. That is the best MSE route, especially as most employers will be quite OK with you using their equipment for your recreational activities as well.

unforeseen

If so and you work from home your first port of call should be on your employer, who have a duty of care towards you.

Only if working from home is part of your contract and not a choice that the employer allows you to make. 

Emmia

DanielDeronda said:

I've been a bit lax on my choice of chairs I use when I'm on my laptop for work or desktop for pleasure.

I spend a lot of time WFH so would like to buy a more ergonomic chair that will support me a lot more.

Budget around £150 max & would like it pre assembled.

Probably need to try them in-store rather than buy blind online.

I'm 6ft 1 & quite plump!! & Have the laptop, monitor, keyboard on the desk.

My husband has this chair from IKEA, he's a bit taller than you... It does require a little self assembly but is bang on your budget at £150. I expect IKEA will have them to try in-store. It comes in dark grey/black or light grey.

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/markus-office-chair-vissle-dark-grey-30261152/

I have a Pago chair, which I'd also recommend - but it's twice your budget. Amazon offer assembly for an extra fee.

Pago Radar III - Ergonomic Office Chair Home Office Desk Chair - with Weight Balance Mechanism Adjustable Arms Lumbar Support and Seat Slider in White Frame Charcoal Mesh https://amzn.eu/d/3KNMmvr

Do you have a Back 2 you shop near you? They will help you find a good chair, but probably not at your budget size.

https://www.back2.co.uk/ergonomic-chairs/in-stock-chairs

MSE_James

It's worth looking at secondhand chairs from companies that buy them in bulk from corporate offices who are closing / relocating / refurbishing.

I bought mine on eBay for about £150 and it's a make and model that would have cost much more when new.

That way, you get an office-quality chair for a fraction of the price. 

lookbook

MSE_James said:

It's worth looking at secondhand chairs from companies that buy them in bulk from corporate offices who are closing / relocating / refurbishing.

I bought mine on eBay for about £150 and it's a make and model that would have cost much more when new.

That way, you get an office-quality chair for a fraction of the price. 

I bought from Preloved. Someone didn't need it anymore. 

DanielDeronda

Alderbank said:

Are you employed?

If so and you work from home your first port of call should be on your employer, who have a duty of care towards you.

As Unforeseen said, WFH is not a specific element of my contract.

I've got an IKEA nearby so might have a look on their website beforehand.

And 2nd hand is an option I didn't think of. Always up 4 saving some of my hard-earned wage!!

leonj

There are very few places you can go to test new office chairs now, ikea, John lewis.....

Mnoee

Be sure to seek out what the chairs are weight tested to/what the recommend limit is if you're above about 100kg/16 stone - the Ikea one mentioned is tested to 110kg, for example.

From my experience, they're unlikely to instantly crumple beneath you, but wear out much faster (especially things like the gas lift) so it can be a false economy to not spend more for something built for bigger people in the first place. 

MrsStepford

Husband bought his chair from Staples. Wide variety of styles and prices.

Vitruvius1

You can get a better quality chair for your budget by going for a refurbished one, check out The Office Crowd for starters. (I cannot post a link yet).