Need a recommendation for a quality office chair

IvanDobskey · 15 Sep 2021 at 10:54

SimonR said:
Great chair, you will be more than happy with it.

I have had really cheap and nasty computer chairs for years. The herman Miller should seem revelatory

I just thought with the amount of use it'll get and how long I'll have it for, it was worth shelling out for.

IvanDobskey · 23 Sep 2021 at 09:18

Finally received my Mirra 2 and have to say the thing is absolute quality. Super build quality, highly adjustable, comfy and beautifully designed. Very happy

DXP55 · 23 Sep 2021 at 14:53

Picture please.

dlockers · 23 Sep 2021 at 15:05

jpaul said:
no covid shortages, or, the reverse - where are they manufactured

Another home office improvement - especially if the company/chancellor are contributing, split the budget on a standing desk - obviate the chair.

That reminds me, make sure you do your tax claim for your homeworking allowance if you haven't already @IvanDobskey

jaybee · 23 Sep 2021 at 15:09

Based on recommendations on here I've been through an Aeron Size B and C and a Humanscale freedom. Didn't get on with any of them.

IvanDobskey · 23 Sep 2021 at 15:28

dLockers said:
That reminds me, make sure you do your tax claim for your homeworking allowance if you haven't already @IvanDobskey

Weird, my Mrs just mentioned this to me

Definitely going to do this.

IvanDobskey · 23 Sep 2021 at 15:29

DXP55 said:
Picture please.

dlockers · 23 Sep 2021 at 15:30

IvanDobskey said:
Weird, my Mrs just mentioned this to me Definitely going to do this.

It is super simple - they built a wizard because so many claims were coming through. Don't be tempted to "pay a service" to do it for you. You can claim full year for both last year and this year.

IvanDobskey · 23 Sep 2021 at 15:40

dLockers said:
It is super simple - they built a wizard because so many claims were coming through. Don't be tempted to "pay a service" to do it for you. You can claim full year for both last year and this year.

Cheers, will ease the sting I'm about to receive on my energy bills thanks to Avro going bust

IvanDobskey · 23 Sep 2021 at 17:43

@dLockers Claim now made, cheers

nine_tails · 24 Sep 2021 at 00:15

IvanDobskey said:

That looks amazing. Simplicty is best.

IvanDobskey · 24 Sep 2021 at 06:04

nine_tails said:
That looks amazing. Simplicty is best.

Thanks

really pleased with it. Build quality is really excellent. 12 year warranty too.

Lmg80 · 24 Sep 2021 at 06:52

On the other end of the scale I have an Ikea office chair and it's comfortable. It replaced a 'gaming' chair that was terrible for more than a couple of hours https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/cat/desk-chairs-20652/?page=3

IvanDobskey · 24 Sep 2021 at 07:33

Lmg80 said:
On the other end of the scale I have an Ikea office chair and it's comfortable. It replaced a 'gaming' chair that was terrible for more than a couple of hours https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/cat/desk-chairs-20652/?page=3

IKEA certainly do some decent budget options. I'd have one over any gaming chair.

DXP55 · 24 Sep 2021 at 15:42

IvanDobskey said:

Nice chair that - My Hag will rock back and forth but can't seem to lock it in one place -My old Hag chair locked.

IvanDobskey · 24 Sep 2021 at 16:19

DXP55 said:
Nice chair that - My Hag will rock back and forth but can't seem to lock it in one place -My old Hag chair locked.

I went to look at a used aeron the owner wanted £700 for. In the end I felt a brand new Mirra 2 for less money made much more sense. Should last years.

Stu999 · 24 Sep 2021 at 17:18

IvanDobskey said:
I went to look at a used aeron the owner wanted £700 for. In the end I felt a brand new Mirra 2 for less money made much more sense. Should last years.

Being lazy but what’s the difference between the Aeron and Mirra 2? Also, where did you get it for that price?

IvanDobskey · 24 Sep 2021 at 17:50

Stu999 said:
Being lazy but what’s the difference between the Aeron and Mirra 2? Also, where did you get it for that price?

Similar chairs to be honest. Aeron doesn't have adjustable seat edge. Aeron probably slightly better grade materials. Also aeron is mesh back, where the Mirra 2 is plastic. Although mine has the butterfly back upgrade which is like a mesh overlay on the back. Also arms adjust differently. I found a code and bought for £650.

I think some sites sell it for around this price anyway. Well working I think?

https://www.wellworking.co.uk/chairs-c2/office-c4/herman-miller-mirra-2-chair-graphite-triflex-p27

DB_SamX · 24 Sep 2021 at 19:45

Is it just me who doesn't like arm rests on office chairs, because they get in the way of being tucked under the desk?

200sols · 24 Sep 2021 at 20:05

DB_SamX said:
Is it just me who doesn't like arm rests on office chairs, because they get in the way of being tucked under the desk?

Get a chair with adjustable arms?