Increase Productivity at the Workplace and Limit the Damage That Long Hours of Sitting Has on the Back with the 12 Best Ergonomic Office Chairs (2020)

Ergonomics is the method of designing something so that it easily adapts to the body structure, different body parts (depending upon the usage) and ease the manoeuvrability of the instrument, object or system. Ergonomic Chairs make your sitting comfortable and gives you the freedom to adjust the chair according to your convenience. A lounge chair or outdoor chair may be designed to provide you with a relaxing posture for some time as these chairs are not meant to sit for hours at a stretch. However, while you are working in an office, long operational hours and poor sitting posture can take a toll on your health and result in complications like cervical spondylitis or even worse, diseases like Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

Ergonomic Office Chairs are a welcome respite for the people who are glued to their chairs for hours and are so engrossed in their work that they often tend to ignore the harmful effects of sitting in a single posture for a long time. These chairs are scientifically designed considering that different people have different body types, height and weight, thus a chair has to be adjusted accordingly. These chairs have adjustable parts which can be aligned as per your sitting posture, height and needs etc. Moreover, these chairs intend to provide the correct posture, weight balance and support the lumbar part thus reducing the chances of any pain or physical damage that may occur due to poor sitting posture.

Of all the above features, you can choose the ones which may be most suitable for you or your employees. There are various benefits of ergonomic chair including comfortable posture and sitting, reduction in strain on back and neck etc. Ergonomic Office Chairs not only provide comfort and health benefits but also increases productivity by providing a flexible and right sitting position.

Let us help you choose the best Ergonomic Office Chair from a wide range of options available in the market. We have picked these options after thorough research and these are the few most famous and liked Ergonomic Office Chairs by the users.

A lightweight, ergonomic chair by Workspace interio is a nice option if you are looking for an ergonomic chair for working at home. The fixed armchair has dimensions - H min 33 - max 38 x W 22 x D 18; Seating Height: min 18 - max 21 (in inches) and weighs only 12.5 kg. The frame is made of Nylon with mesh fabric upholstery and the legs are made of polypropylene (PP) + Nylon casters. The chair has adjustable height and back support and the mesh on the backside allows cross-ventilation thus keeping your back sweat-free. The Cleo Ergonomic Chair can be purchased from Pepperfry.com for Rs. 6,821.00.

The Ergonomic Chair by Bolton is quite similar to the previous Ergonomic chair by Cleo, but this chair is much cheaper and bit lighter than the Cleo chair. The chair has adjustable height and dimensions are H 38.19 inch x W 22.44 inch x D 22.44 inch; Seating Height: Min -16 inches; max: 21 inches and weight of the chair is just 10 kg. The chair is available in blue colour and made of fabric material. The chair is a good option for studying, working on a laptop or even as a living room chair. The Bolton Ergonomic Chair in Blue Colour by Hometown is available at Pepperfry.com for Rs. 3,790.00.

Presented by Savya Home, the Apex Chairs Delta MB Umbrella Base Office Chair has dimensions Length (22 Inches), Width (24 Inches) & Height (35 to 40 Inches) and is suitable to take a weight of up to 100 kg. The chair is made of polymer, has a black contoured mesh back, strong plastic umbrella shape base, sturdy plastic armrest, and 2-inch-thick padded seat and Pneumatic 5-inch-seat height adjustment. The chair comes with 12 Months warranty against breakage/manufacturing defects and is available for Rs. 2,789.00 at Amazon.in.

A premium looking chair by Da URBAN, the Miller Medium Back revolving Office Chair is an ergonomic office chair and has dimensions: total height of chair is 40 inches, minimum height of chair is 35 inches, maximum seat height is 22 Inches & minimum height is 17 inches and seat dimension is 20 X 19 inches. The leatherette chair has double-layered seat & back, solid cushioned armrest, chromium base with five smooth nylon cast wheels, pneumatic 5-inch-seat height adjustment for optimum comfort and is tested for up to 100 kg weight capacity. The miller medium back revolving office chair comes with a six-month warranty against manufacturing defects and is available on Amazon.in for Rs. 4,699.00.

The Montoya Office Chair by Home centre has a strong foam cushion (soft and comfy inside) and a mesh back. The upholstery of the chair is made of polyester, has an adjustable height (with the help of gas lift) and displays a beautiful matt finish. The ergonomic design of the chair makes it a nice chair to sit for long hours and still not have a strained back or neck. The breathable mesh backside of the chair keeps the back ventilated and the five wheel bottom eases the swivel of the chair. The Montoya Office Chair is available on Homecentre.in for Rs. 5,940.00.

The contemporary style of this premium chair with foam upholstery at the seat and back is what makes it a very comfy office chair. The ergonomic design helps the back, spinal cord and neck to be in a straight line and also provided flexibility whenever required. The chair has solid arms, padded with foam coating which makes the armrest comfortable and non-slippery. The upholstery material is faux leather and you can adjust the height of the chair using the gas lift to adapt it according to your height and convenience. The five wheel bottom has a chromium finish and it makes the movement of the chair quite easy and light. The Davis Office Chair is available for Rs. 16,740.00 at Homecentre.in.

If you are a fan of modern designs, then the Motion Polyester Office Executive Chair by Godrej Interio is the right choice for you. The cool urban design will match the interior of a modern-day office and the chair is solidly and ergonomically designed for the professionals who spend a majority of their everyday life on the office desk. The dimension of the chair is: 2 ft 5 in x 3 ft 6 in and has a fixed armrest, but the height of the chair can be adjusted according to your convenience. The seat and back of the chair is designed to adjust the body movement by just a simple lean-to back or side. The Godrej Interio Motion polyester office Executive Chair can be purchased from Flipkart.com for Rs. 9,864.00.

The Leatherette Office Arm Chair by Adiko looks like a perfect Executive Office Chair and the leatherette finishing at the back seat and gives it a premium look. The wheelbase is chromium finished and the matte look on the PU leatherette adds the required modern appeal into this chair. The back of the ergonomically designed office chair is flexible and can be rotated up to 60 degrees and the hydraulic lift will help you adjust the height as per your convenience. The armrests have a sturdy base with a soft cushioning for greater comfort and the frame is made of strong plastic. The chair has a swivel motion for more convenience to move, seat lock option and weighs around 15 kg. The product comes with a 3-month warranty and is available for Rs. 8,400.00 on Flipkart.com.

IKEA is well known for its innovative and quality range of DIY furniture and home utilities. The Markus office chair provides proper support to the back and neck, thanks to its unique ergonomic design and the height and angle of the chair can be adjusted according to your convenience so that the long sitting hours don’t take a toll on your muscles and health. The backside mesh material keeps your back well ventilated and cool during summers and the padded headrest can be used to relax a bit and ease up the strained neck muscles. The pressure-sensitive brake mechanism in the safety castors keeps the chair in place when you exit the chair and releases slowly and automatically when you sit on it. The built-in lumbar support provides extra support and comfort to your back while you are tied up in your work. The Markus office chair is tested for 100 kg weight support; has dimensions: width 62 cm x depth 60 cm x min. Height 129 cm x max. Height 140 cm, Seat width 53 cm x Seat depth 47 cm and min. Seat height 46 cm x max. seat height 57 cm. The vissle dark grey colour Markus office chair is available on ikea.com for Rs. 13,990.00.

Blessed with a cool colour and modern design, the LÅNGFJÄLL Office Chair has a curved body which gives a comforting sitting posture to your body. The tilt and height adjusting mechanism helps you to adjust it according to your convenience and movements. The cover has gunned light brown, pink colour and the frame and armrest etc. are white. The seat shell is made of 100 % polyester, seat is made of steel with highly resilient polyurethane foam over it, the Starbase has five wheels and is made of aluminium with an epoxy/polyester powder coating on it, the castors are built with polypropylene plastic and synthetic rubber, lock mechanism is made of solid steel which has epoxy/polyester powder coating and the pair of armrests are made of aluminium with epoxy/polyester powder coating. The built-in lumbar support provides relief to your back while you are sitting on the chair for long hours. The LÅNGFJÄLL office chair is available for Rs. 11,490.00 on ikea.com.

The Aspire model by Hometown is a perfect office chair as it has lumbar support for back, detachable headrest, adjustable height, tilt and arm support. This ergonomic chair lets you adjust the different parts of the chair as per your body movement and posture. The seat base is made of high-quality wood and the seat has a padded cushioning wrapped in strong fabric. The entire chair is in black and the base has a star design with five wheels which makes the handling and manoeuvrability of the chair quite easy. The Aspire Fabric Office Chair in black colour by Home town can be purchased from Hometown.in for Rs. 7,490.00.

Wouldn’t it be great to have an office table or desk, which allows you to work while standing or even lets you adjust the height of the table as per your convenience? The Adjustable Sit to Stand Standing desk on top of your existing desk (Dual Shelf) does the same as it allows you to work from either a sitting or standing position and is available for Rs. 8,500.00 at Ergodesks.in.