TOPIC: Ergonomic Chair Recommendations?

Hi everyone I hope you are all healthy and happy.

I am looking to buy a new chair as my current one is an old IKEA backbreaker.
I want to buy an ergonomic chair and would love to hear recommendations around 250-300 euros (so no Herman Miller and etc pls), and something that is available in EU. Preferably with a headrest so I can lean back during online classes. I spend time gaming, studying and crocheting in the chair. So not like a full 9-5 but still a good few hours.
Additional useful info would be that I am 161cm/5'3 tall with chronic back problems (injury and etc) so lumbar support is needed.

I have been looking at sihoo v1 and sihoo doro c300 too, but don't know which one to get or if they are good.

If you got any experience with some good chairs, I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

I am not happy and healthy.
You could probs grab secret lab on sale for 300 euro right? I love mine

euan wrote:
Looks like they're on sale rn, but it goes for 450€+...
Honestly it looks a little too gamingchair-y too, how is the lumbar support on it?
Also, sad to hear ur not happy and healthy, but it's understandable

Just look at it, its got LED strip down the bottom, double cup holder for 2x gfuel, recliner for when you want to relax watching mojo top 10s, a tray for McDonalds or other such consumables, something on the side looks like a remote, cup holder can double as an ashtray. Use code ZARP at checkout for an invalid code message

Have you tried standing more than sitting during the day

161 cm

I love my secret lab gaming chair, but i doubt your feet can touch the ground, you dwarf.

hey (6'2, 4.2 GPA, law student, 7 sport athlete, part time model, curly hair, predator eyes, positive canthal tilt, 3rd generation son of the great leader Mao Zedong, rich, owner of 4 cars)

my brain tumor just progressed to my medulla oblongata and is now terminal after reading the replies in this thread thanks guys

MsRevine wrote:
I personally have a SecretLabs chair, I got the "cookies and cream" fabric, since it looked the least gamer-esque.

Lumbar support is fantastic, really solid construction.

Only qualms I have are:
- The arm rest material is really cheap, it's almost like fake leather and seems to peel away quite quickly through general wear and tear, shoutout SecretLabs for sending free replacements though out of warranty
- The recline mechanism is not the smoothest, feels a bit like changing gears on an old bike, but if you sit up (enough) you'll probably never need it

SorIe wrote:

You need the Gunnar classic

Indiana Jones wrote: thanks man i made it myself

Lerpson wrote:
Yes but I am addicted to Zarp so I can't ((((((((((((((((((((!!!!!

menameisemil wrote:
Im gonna doxx ur real height emily

rroobbiinn10xx wrote:
Go eat hagelslag robin

.uzi wrote:
Yeah the recline doesn't really concern me, and thanks for the detailed reply. Sounds like their customer service is great.

Also I hope you're doing well, we haven't spoken in years

Nafe wrote:
Drippy af

I have a secretlab titan evo chair, but I'm not really happy with it.
maybe because Im just skin and bones, but it's rather uncomfortable. My ass hurts after like just 3 hours and it feels like I'm leaning against a wooden plank.
I wish I could go back in time and buy an office chair.
Dont buy gaming chairs, get office ones

MadMagic wrote:
Yeah I had a gaming chair before I moved to Denmark, but I sold it. It wasn't the best either.
Hence why I am skeptical about a more expensive gaming chair that claims it's ergonomic.