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Need small, armless office chair for computer

3 years ago

Now that I've ruined my spine with poor posture at the computer, I want to buy a small adjustable chair with support. When I worked at the newspaper I was fine with what I think was called a 'steno chair' -- a seat and separate back that each adjusted separately. I don't care about 'fancy'. I'm not even 'rolling around' on this.

I use a pull-out shelf within the library bookcase for my laptop, but may decide to add a larger monitor. I push the chair to the side when I close up the pull-out.

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User
3 years ago
When Alisande was looking for an office chair she went to Office Depot and tried them ALL out. Then she purchased a La-Z-boy, told us what a deal she got...and several of us purchased the same chair. ☺
Lars
3 years ago
You definitely need to sit in an office chair before you buy it.
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chisue
Original Author
3 years ago
OK, just what chair DID Alisande buy that you all liked? Are these really $300 and up? Really?
woodrose
3 years ago
Lots of them on Amazon. I always check reviews and prices there, even when I'm buying somewhere else.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=secretary+chairs+no+arms&crid=L558CV473ZMG&sprefix=secretary+chair%2Caps%2C229&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_7_15
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User
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
It looks like THIS one

I paid $125. It's very pretty, very comfortable...my husband has it in his office.

The locals shop here: They can ship a chair to you The $68 mesh one is cool!
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Chi
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I spend a LOT of time on the computer, both for work and for hobbies. I've found that with computer chairs, you often get what you pay for. I "borrowed" my chair from work when I went remote (with permission) because I love it so much and it retails for about $800. It's lasted 12+ hours a day for 4 years now and still looks brand new.
sjerin
3 years ago
I'm avidly reading this as I've tried a couple of chairs (Costco, Staples,) that are very uncomfortable for me. Unfortunately, it's difficult to try most chairs as they're only available online. Chi, I'm sure you are correct in that you get what you pay for in a chair! Would you care to tell us what brand yours is?
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Chi
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Hi sjerin, mine is from 9 to 5 seating. I think it's this one! https://9to5seating.com/product-detail/?chair_id=112
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joyfulguy
3 years ago
Son just rescued one from a downtown park, hasn't put it to work yet. Don't know the particulars.

o j
sjerin
3 years ago
Thanks, Chi. Does the top push your head forward at all?

OJ, I started a post last week asking how you are and what you've been up to, but now I can't find it to bump it up for you to see. (If you want.) I cannot figure out the search on this site! Hope you are doing well.
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Jennifer
3 years ago
I bought a used office chair last winter from a place that purchases large lots from corp offices who upgrade regularly. With all the remote work happening, you may find lots more choices than in the past. My chair was originally in that $800-900 range and I got it for under $100.
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sjerin
3 years ago
Wish i could find one of those places, Jennifer. Did you get to buy it in person?
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summersrhythm_z6a
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I bought mine from TJMaxx this past summer, it’s small and light with a simple design, black faux leather . it was only $79.99. I saw a few at Home Goods not long ago.

Here is a photo from Overstock

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