Sit Smarter's Recommended Task Chairs

 

Finding a great task chair is hard, but we're doing what we can to make it as easy as possible. There are a lot of options available, and they can vary greatly based on where you are located, how much you want to spend, the features you are looking for, and if you need to see a chair in person before you buy it, but with some research it is possible to find the right office chair.

In a previous article we made a list of a few performance seating companies so you can familiarize yourself with some of the big names in the business. It is not an exhaustive list, but it's a good start.

Most of these chairs on the on the expensive side, but unfortunately that is sometimes a must if you want a quality products. A big price tag won't assure a great product, but you have to make sure that the product will last long enough to justify the price/shipping, that it is certified by the proper agencies, and that it has the upgrades you want. Plus, if it's something that you will have for years, you should even makes sure that you like how it looks.

= Recommended Task Chairs = notes

- Haworth Zody
- Haworth Improv H.E.
- Herman Miller Aeron - it's a classic, but the design is aging
- Herman Miller Mirra - some people think this is less than comfortable
- Herman Miller Celle - it's very stiff, try it first
- Humanscale Liberty - great if you like to recline
- Humanscale Freedom - one of the few with a headrest
- Knoll Life - lumbar support is an upgrade
- Steelcase Leap - highly regarded, especially as the Aeron ages
- Teknion Contessa

These are our picks, but ultimately you will have to choose the right chair for yourself as everyone's needs are different. Here are the task chair picks from the University of North Carolina.