Coming out of the pandemic, more and more people are finding themselves working from home. When you are working from home everyday, cheap run of the mill office chairs will not meet your ergonomic needs. We know for our staff this has proven true! In order to provide some clarity out of the hundreds of office chair options today, we have broken 3 models down for you, highlighting their features and summarizing them for you to be able to make an informed decision. The 3 chairs being reviewed in this article are all high quality chairs. They all over great ergonomic features and also offer great warranties. You need maximum comfort while working from home, and these chairs deliver just that, plus much more!
Aloria Series Ergonomic Office Chair by Oak Hollow Furniture
The Aloria Ergonomic Office Chair by Oak Hollow Furniture starts off this list of high quality office chairs to consider. This office chair is a serious upgrade from a lower priced chair, and is less expensive than the top end chairs. You are able to get most of the upgraded features of the top end chairs, at a lower price point. This is a win-win for a lot of customers. Recently launched in 2020, this chair is newer to the market, so read below to see the features that come standard on the Aloria Office Chair. This chair comes in Leather, Fabric, and Mesh. The Leather model of this chair is extremely aesthetically pleasing. I have personally owned one for 3 years now, and the leather has held up extremely well. If you are in the market for an office chair with maximum comfort, this should be on your short list.
Standard Features
- Synchro tilt-lock – Unlock the position and lean back to move the backrest where you want it, and then lock in place, or rock back and forth
- Tilt-tension Control – With a movement of the knob, you can adjust the tension control which affects the tension when you lean the chair back. Simply turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust the amount of tension
- Seat Depth Adjustment – Adjust the depth of the seat by holding a lever under the left side of the chair and then sliding forwards or backwards, a great ergonomic feature that can allow this chair to be used by several different people
- Adjustable Armrests – The Aloria office chair has armrests that adjust up and down, forwards and backwards, as well as pivot in. These different features enable ergonomic positioning of your arms depending on the task at hand.
- Adjustable Mesh Headrest –The Aloria comes with a headrest option, or a slightly cheaper option without the headrest. The headrest is detachable, and once installed you can pivot it with ease to find the right positioning for your head. It can also be height adjusted!
- Waterfall Seat – The Waterfall seat design makes the front of the Aloria chair slightly sloped to reduce pressure on the back of your legs
- Genuine Cow-hide leather – The Leather seat on the Aloria is made out of Genuine cowhide leather, offering an upgraded seat cushion which looks and feels amazing
Warranty
When it comes to a warranty, Oak Hollow Furniture has you covered. They provide a lifetime warranty on the components, and a 5 year warranty on the uphostery of the seat. This could be leather, mesh, or fabric depending on your model. With a serious commitment to product quality, this warranty reflects that Oak Hollow Furniture knows you are making an investment in your ergonomic health, and they want to be your partner in that journey!
Ergohuman High Back Office Chair by Eurotech
The Ergohuman High Back Office Chair, (ME7ERG) by Eurotech is a classic office chair, designed for every day professional or home office use. This popular model by Eurotech seating comes with several dynamic features, designed for user preference and comfort. The Ergohuman High Back Office Chair may be what you are looking for! This version of the Ergohuman comes in all mesh (the most popular). In addition you can get it with leather & mesh, and all leather.
Standard Features
- Synchro tilt-lock – Unlock the position and lean back to move the backrest where you want it, and then lock in place, or rock back and forth. The seat and back adjust together to give you the ability to adjust the recline position however you see fit
- Tilt-tension Control – With a movement of the knob, you can adjust the tension control. Simply turn the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust the amount of tension
- Seat Depth Adjustment – Move the seat base forwards or backwards from the backrest, to find the right posture for you
- Adjustable Armrests – The Ergohuman ME7ERG offers several adjustable features including raising or lowering the height of the armrests, pivoting in and out, as well as the top of the armrest sliding backwards & forwards (depth adjustment). All of these abilities allow the Ergohuman armrests to adjust how you need them too.
- Adjustable Mesh Headrest – Adjust the headrest up or down, and pivot the headrest as well, to find the best resting place for your neck and head
- Height Adjustment for Backrest – With this feature, you can adjust the height of the backrest to suit users of different sizes
- Waterfall Seat – The Waterfall seat design makes the front of the chair sloped to reduce pressure on the back of your legs.
Warranty
The Warranty offered on the Ergohuman includes a 5 year life on the upholstery and foam used, and the life of the product for all other components. An implied normal use of 40 hour work week and 275 lb weight limit is the Eurotech standard for this warranty.
Aeron Ergonomic Office Chair by Herman Miller
Last on our list is the Aeron Ergonomic Office chair. This chair, manufactured by Herman Miller, is an upscale office chair, designed with working office professionals in mind. It is also a legacy among office chairs, having first been developed in 1994. Today’s Aeron has been remastered and updated from the 1994 model. It is one of the highest quality office chairs on the market today. From the sleek design, to the outstanding features it offers, the Aeron is a truly elegant executive office chair.
Standard Features
- Enhanced Upholstery Materials – The Aeron chair comes with a material called Pellicle, an upgrade over fabric or mesh. This material allows for air & body heat to pass through the seat and backrest. This maintains an even and comfortable temperature for your body.
- 8 Pellicle Zones – the innovative Pellicle zones allow for 8 latitudinal zones of varying tension to exist across the chair. Simply put, maximum comfort will be achieved.
- Tilt Tension Control – Adjust the tilt tension control easily on the chair to determine how much tension is needed when you tilt the chair
- Lumbar Support Adjustment – By turning a knob on the back of the chair, you can affect the amount of tension on the back of the chair, in order to better align it to the curvature of your spine
- Adjustable Armrests – Adjust the height & depth of the amrests, as well as pivot the armrests in and then back out to find the right resting position for your arms while using the Aeron
- Forward-tilt – The Aeron comes with a feature not available in the other models on this list, and that is the ability to have a slight forward-tilt
- Adjustable Recline – The updated tilt mechanism allows for free floating or tilt locking in 3 different positions, allowing you to find a recline position that suits your needs
Warranty
Herman Miller is a world class furniture company, and their warranty reflects this promise. Their warranty is a 12 year warranty that covers parts and labor, with limited exceptions according to their website. With a warranty like this, you know that you are investing in a quality product that will be fixed should anything go wrong.
| Aloria | Ergohuman | Aeron | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Height and Pivots | Height and Pivots | No Headrest |
| Back Height Adjustable | No | Yes | No, comes in 3 sizes |
| Synchro-tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Seat-depth adjustment | Yes | Yes | No – but each size chair is different |
| Lumbar Support Adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes – upgraded curvature adjustment |
| Armrest Adjustments | Pivots – In Depth – Yes Height – Yes | Pivots – In & Out Depth – Yes Height – Yes | Pivots – In & Out Depth – Yes Height – Yes |
| Adaptive Seating | No | No | Yes – 8 Pellicle zones |
| Waterfall Seat Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Available Models | Leather/Mesh Fabric/Mesh Mesh/Mesh | Mesh/Mesh Leather/Mesh Leather/Leather Fabric/Mesh | Pellicle – A Pellicle – B Pellicle – C |
| Weight Recommendation | 300 lbs | 275 lbs | Varies depending on model |
| Price | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
Final Word
While none of the models of chairs in this review are inexpensive, we do believe that all are high quality office chairs you should consider when looking for an office chair in the future. When considering the heavy all day use of an office chair, quality build and adjustable ergonomic features are paramount to the longevity of your chair as well as to you and your body. Looking for a gaming chair instead? If so, check out Our Picks for Big & Tall Gamers Have you purchased any of these chairs? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!