Comfortable and Supportive Home Office Chairs for Work or Play

Your work-from-home space should be as ergonomically designed as your onsite office. This means that if your workstation at the office has an ergonomic chair with a headrest and backrest, you should look for these same inclusions in your home office, too.

So, if you’re going to be spending a lot of time sitting down for work, you need to check out our new office furniture collections including office desks, office storage, and a wide range of office chairs with lumbar support.

An office chair that will give you the support you need

You’ve probably noticed that there’s a huge variety of styles and colours when it comes to office chairs and that their features vary greatly. A decorative desk chair that sits at a recreational desk in your living space performs differently from an office chair designed to support you for an entire workday or a gaming chair that allows you to play comfortably for hours. So, we’ll run you through the types below.

Types of office chairs

Office chairs come in all shapes and sizes which is good because so do we! You’ll find the perfect desk chair to fit comfortably with your physique in our range of designs which include:

• Executive chairs
• Computer chairs
• Gaming chairs
• Ergonomic office chairs

Office chairs may include computer chairs without arms such as the Operator Ergonomic Office Chair and the popular Nemo Office Chair. Computer chairs without arms enable you to find an ergonomically correct and comfortable typing position.

Office chairs with arms vary in style, design and size to include executive chairs and ergonomic office chairs, from the stylish Verdana Office Chair to the luxurious Lucida Office Chair.

Because we don’t just use our home or office space for work, gaming chairs are included in our office chair collection, too. Gaming chairs provide excellent support, functionality, and comfort. Popular gaming chairs include the Bathurst Gaming Chair - guaranteed to take you for a wild ride, and the elite AG1 Gaming Chair to provide that competitive gaming advantage!

Trending styles and colours

Earth-toned tub chairs in tan leather or grey velvet are trending right now along with decorative styles featuring faux fur or gold trims. Ergonomic racing-style chairs for office work and gaming are also popular for their back and neck support allowing long periods of work and play.

Ultimately, finding the perfect office chair in Australia comes down to:

• Purpose - Consider whether your task chair is intended for long days at a desk, hours of video games, occasional use for meetings or something fun for light use like the Winterberry Office Chair.
• Style - Which style suits the task and space? Something sleek and deluxe like the Molinos Chair or something that looks attractive yet ergonomic like the Aars Office Chair?

Office chairs perfect for gaming

The perfect desk chair for gaming is ergonomic in design and functionality. Good gaming chairs feature:

• Removable headrests and lumbar supports
• Reclining positions
• Fully adjustable armrests including height, forward/backward position, and inward/outward angles
• Hydraulic gas lift mechanisms up to 180kg.

You can find the perfect desk chair to pair with your gaming desk in our selection of chairs specifically designed for gaming.

Find the best home office chair for you

The best office chair for your home is one that will suit the tasks you undertake at your office desk.

If an eight-hour day at your home office desk involves extended keyboard use, the best ergonomic designs providing a supportive posture for typing include the Nemo and the Operator height adjustable, gas lift office chairs with swivel mechanisms.

Executive office chairs and PU leather or leather office chairs tend to be high-back in design, carry a symbol of status, and are often seen in the boardroom - hence the name ‘executive’. However, if you’re tall and enjoy the comfort of extra space and back support, an executive office chair may be a good choice for the home.

Desk chairs intended for general desk work have armrests, cushioned seats and backs, height and tilt adjustments, and back support.

Some of our most popular office chairs include:

• Helm Office Chair
• Lucida Office Chair
• Canterbury Mesh Office Chair

Features of an ergonomic office chair

When buying a chair for home or office use, consider the ergonomic features you require by asking yourself the following questions:

1. Should my office chair have a headrest?
2. Should my office chair have arms?
3. Do I need a high back, low back or mid back office chair?
4. What are the benefits of a mesh back?

The answers depend on how you spend most of your time working at your desk:

1. Office chairs with headrests are a matter of preference but are ideally found in gaming chairs and executive chairs. A headrest isn’t a necessary inclusion in a computer chair used predominantly for keyboard use, however, it prevents neck strain when reclining for regular breaks from your desk task.
2. Adjustable arms are featured in high-quality gaming chairs and in executive chairs or ergonomic office chairs where typing is not the main task. Armrests that aren’t adjustable can interfere with the correct posture for typing and can bump into your desk if they aren’t at the correct height. However, they’re otherwise beneficial in office chairs for general use.
3. A low back office chair comes up to the height of your middle back, provides lumbar support and is a good choice for typists, people who move around a lot while working, or someone who leans forward to work. Mid back office chairs come to shoulder height and offer lower and middle back support. A high back office chair finishes at neck or head height and supports your entire back, neck, and head, particularly when reclining to take breaks from your task.
4. Mesh chair fabric allows airflow for the user and is a good option if you run hot or your workspace is warm.

Buying the right office furniture is easy at Amart. If you need any help, you can live chat with our friendly team or drop into your nearest Amart store.

What are the benefits of investing in a high-quality office chair?

Investing in a high-quality office chair is an investment in your health and well-being, providing ergonomic support for your spine while you work. If you spend eight hours (or more) per work day sitting at an office desk, it’s important to buy a chair that’s right for you.

What are the different types of office chairs?

The different types of office chairs include executive chairs, computer chairs, gaming chairs, and ergonomic office chairs. Each chair has different features including variations in back height, armrests, headrests, swivel functionality and back support to suit the tasks, posture requirements and preferences of the user.