5 Office Chairs That Are Good For Your Back And Sitting Posture

Make sure to keep these pointers in mind while checking out an office chair online or offline. 

Seat Height: It's important that the office chairs come with adjustable height and it should be between 15-22 inches off the floor with the person's feet flat on the floor.

Seat Length: It's important that there's at least a 2 to 4 inches gap between the back of the knees and the edge of the seat. 

Backrest: A typical office chair's backrest should be between 12-19 inches wide and should be ergonomically designed to support the natural curve of the spine with additional support for the lumbar region. Backrests need to be adjustable to support forward and backward movements. The backrest also should ideally reach your shoulders when you sit upright. 

Lumbar Support: Your lower back needs support to ensure that the natural curve of the spine is not flattened. The chairs need to come with adjustable lumbar supports to support the inward curve of the lower back to prevent slouching. 

Breathable Material: Whether it's the seat or the backrest, your office chair needs to be made from breathable material for maximum comfort. Look for seats with enough padding and mesh backrests. 

Armrests: It needs to be adjustable, long enough to support most of your forearm, and wide enough to ensure that your arms and shoulders are levelled and not scrunched up. 

Swivel: Make sure your office chair can rotate so that you don't have to strain to pick things up.  

This chair comes with an adjustable seat height (17-21 inches) and a breathable mesh backrest with adjustable lumbar support that ensures your rib cage is also supported. This is helpful as your rib cage will be over your centre of gravity meaning lower muscular support is required. The seat has soft cotton cushioning with adjustable armrests. The seat also features an adjustable headrest. The total height of the chair at maximum seat height is 49 inches, making it ideal for anyone 4'11 and above.  

 Price: The offer price is INR 13,306 at the time of publishing this recco but MRP is INR 39,999.  

This chair comes with a maximum adjustable seat height of 18.5 inches and a breathable mesh backrest with adjustable lumbar support. Adjustable armrests and the headrest are prominent features. The seat has soft cotton cushioning with a seat length of 19.6 inches. The seat also features an adjustable headrest. Movable wheels and swivel functionality is also there. The total height of the chair at maximum seat height is 51 inches, making it ideal for anyone 4'11 and above. 

 Price: INR 15,700

This IKEA Markus office chair has a backrest that's nearly 21 inches long and is perfect for the lordotic posture that is beneficial to the lower back, rib cage, thoracic spine, and neck. This chair comes with a minimum adjustable seat height of 18.5 inches and a maximum height of 22.5 inches. The breathable mesh backrest ensures your body doesn't feel stuffy after long hours. Lumbar support is on the backrest and the backrest can be set to a reclining angle as well. The total height of the chair at maximum seat height is 55 inches, making it ideal for anyone 5'1'' and above.

Price: INR 14,990

The Venturi study chair from Urban Ladder features a double mesh backrest for maximum breathability and has a height of 27 inches. The total height of the chair is 47 inches and that means you can keep your feet flat on the ground comfortably. The headrest can be adjusted for its height and angle. The 20-inch seat length ensures a comfortable gap between the edge of the seat and the back of the knee for someone under 5'9". 

Price: INR 11,999

The Inox study chair features a double mesh backrest and adjustable lumbar support. The lumbar support is essential as it will reduce the pressure on that area. The total height of the chair is 51 inches with adjustable height and helps ensure you are level with the desk or table. The headrest can be adjusted for its height and angle, and to correctly position your head and viewing angle of your laptop or desktop.  

Price: INR 35,714 discounted price at the time of publishing this recommendation.