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A little over two years ago, I bought a house, and more or less pressed the reset button on my computer set-up while I was at it. The computer's fine. The desk is decent unless I want to try a standing desk. But the one thing that really hasn't held up at all is the office chair I bought.

The chair before that one, I had for like 10 years, despite the outer layer of it peeling off and the cushion wearing away to nothing. I still have that chair for the cats to sit on and it feels about as good as the new one does now. I tested out every chair I could sit in at Staples, considered sale prices, and thought I was getting a good chair...after all, it's what worked the time before that.

But this chair really hasn't worked out. Butt support was okay back when, but it's crap now and I get funneled into the center of the seat. Lower back support has never been quite right. My bony elbows are sore a lot. With as much time as I spend at my desk, investing in a good chair seems like an obvious expense, but buying a chair is a lot like buying a pair of shoes -- you can't really ask someone else to do it for you. Still, I can't exactly try out chairs before I buy them, and I'm absolutely not dropping a pile of money on something that I'm going to be unhappy with.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how I can find a chair I'll be happy with? Obviously, individual chair recommendations are also welcome, but I want the feeling of money well spent upon purchase and not a bunch of question marks, if possible. User reviews only go so far.

Office chair, gaming chair, doesn't matter. Not looking for anything exotic, don't need a bunch of features, and not looking to spend Herman Miller prices. My last two chairs have both been (on sale for) under $200.

The IKEA Markus is my go to. I've used them in my office and at home for the last 8 years.

Menji posted...

The IKEA Markus is my go to. I've used them in my office and at home for the last 8 years.

I just bought one of these after doing no research and picking the very first chair I found, and it's been good.

This chair is an eyesore. This chair. This chair. This chair. This chair. This chair.

I did not expect the first two responses to be suggesting a chair from IKEA. Huh. I may have to go wander around their storeroom.

I got this chair 6 years ago and it's still going strong. Very comfortable seat cushion.

https://www.staples.com/Tempur-Pedic-TP9000-Polyester-Computer-and-Desk-Office-Chair-Black-TP9000-BLK/product_324021

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