New chair?

dazzlaa · 11 Sep 2022 at 08:53

Another “recommend me a chair” thread.

I’ve had both Noble and Secretlab and I do find them comfy and decent but they both have the same depth seat pan, which for my leg size is just slightly too much and ultimately gives me back ache as my lower back does not fully contact the seat.
So I ideally want something not from these gaming type of companies.
I remember trying an IKEA Markus years ago and thought it was nice but no local IKEA to try again, any thoughts on their chairs?
Also, the Herman miller stuff; always gets recommended but again, no way of trying, would have to buy second hand and is a ton of cash.

Thoughts?

Allicie · 12 Sep 2022 at 04:58

I do have IKEA Markus at home. Most of the time I work from home and play the xbox on it, so I spend most of my time in this chair. I purchased it over a year ago an dthis chair is fine. But I go to the gym so that there are no serious consequences after a large amount of time spent in a sitting position.

The only thing that happened to the chair during this time is small dents from the butt, but this is not critical.

I also thought about buying Herman, but for now I'll wait until I have more money

lookitsjonno · 15 Sep 2022 at 22:34

I've had lots of cheap chairs until now but recently splashed out on a Herman Miller Mirra 2 butterfly on eBay. Best money I've ever spent. It's so god damn comfy and reassuringly well built. My back is thanking me too. I wish I had bought one years ago.

Reuben klang · 21 Sep 2022 at 09:33

dazzlaa said:
Another “recommend me a chair” thread.

I’ve had both Noble and Secretlab and I do find them comfy and decent but they both have the same depth seat pan, which for my leg size is just slightly too much and ultimately gives me back ache as my lower back does not fully contact the seat.
So I ideally want something not from these gaming type of companies.
I remember trying an IKEA Markus years ago and thought it was nice but no local IKEA to try again, any thoughts on their chairs?
Also, the Herman miller stuff; always gets recommended but again, no way of trying, would have to buy second hand and is a ton of cash.

Thoughts?

Go into John Lewis and try the HM.

dazzlaa · 22 Sep 2022 at 06:07

Reuben klang said:
Go into John Lewis and try the HM.

I hadn’t even realised JL sold them, thanks!

Raymond Lin · 22 Sep 2022 at 16:10

I bought a HM Mirra off eBay too but I had the opposite experience. I found i didn't like the mesh, I feel the mesh design and it's support coming from 360 degrees feels like i am sitting on a posh toliet, but a toilet all the same.

Your mileage may vary and definitely should try before buy.

Joeyuk · 22 Sep 2022 at 19:34

I’ve had an ikea markus for 3 years now. Really comfortable, probably the best chair I’ve had but I tend not to spend silly money on them since I only use them for gaming sessions.