


This top-tier chair allows you to adjust everything, including more esoteric things, like the tension of eight zones of the fabric (including the important lumbar support) and the tilt and angle of the armrests.

The Herman Miller Aeron chair may be the symbol of dot-com excess, but there's a good reason for that: It is damn comfortable. We're also in the process of testing the Steelcase Leap, another pricey - yet extremely comfortable - office chair that's in the same price range as the Aeron. At more than $1,000, it's a big investment, but you get what you pay for: It is the most configurable and adaptable - and most comfortable - chair we sat in. Although this chair has been around for many years, the company has not been resting on its laurels it has constantly redesigned the Aeron to keep up with developments, and this chair is a marvel of material engineering. When it comes to the best office chairs, you can't do better than the classic Herman Miller Aeron. Ideally, the best office chairs should be affordable, which is why we've included models ranging from less than $100 to more than $1,500, just in case you want to splurge. And, it should be supportive of your lower back, shoulders, arms, and wrists, so you don't suffer repetitive stress injuries. No two people are alike, so a chair should be able to conform to your body. We've selected chairs that are not only comfortable, but ones that are adjustable, too. That's where our guide to the best office chairs comes in.
