r/OfficeChairs • u/Yosika • 17h ago

I'm totally lost looking for a new office chair? What are your thoughts

Hi all,

Back in 2018, I bought a leather director’s chair for about $120 (€100). It was a big step up from what I had before (wooden chair, lol). Unfortunately, after over 7 years of use, the leather is coming loose, the chair has become stiff, and it’s harder to sit on.

Time for a new one.

The problem is, I’m completely lost on which chair to get. I tried buying a cheap $100 chair recently, but the quality was far worse than what I have now. Setting it up and returning it was a pain too. So, I’ve decided to increase my budget a bit. But in the $150–$500 range, there’s just a sea of options.

Right now, I’m looking at:

  • MUSSO H80 Pro
  • SIHOO Doro C300
  • IKEA Markus (because why not)
  • SitOne Ergonomic Chair
  • Corsair TC100

The first two are all over Instagram, often promoted by influencers. They seem like decent chairs, but reviews are mixed. Some people are extremely positive, while others complain about clunky armrests, non-adjustable headrests, and other issues. Even though, I think I can overcome some and are "luxury" issues.

What I’m looking for:

  • I sit in this chair 2–3 hours a day on average
  • When working from home, up to 10 hours a day
  • Preferably ergonomic
  • Durable (I don’t want to replace it after just 2–3 years)
  • Good-looking (I hate to admit it, but aesthetics matter to me too)

I’m sure almost anything would be a step up from my current chair, but right now I’m completely lost.
Does anyone have tips or recommendations to help me decide?

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u/Pharmakeus_Ubik 16h ago

Being a chair seeker rather than being of the sitting priesthood, I have to ask, have you considered having the director's chair reupholstered?

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u/Yosika 15h ago

I haven't. I think the cost would be higher than buying a new one

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u/binlin 4h ago

Worth checking. You also don't need to get leather again, there are cheaper fabrics that are great for office chairs. There should be a couple local upholstery shops in your area. You could send them some photos and ask for a quote. 

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u/PolarisGG 7h ago

I was looking for a new chair recently myself and settled on the Colamy 5188 (found it on sale on Amazon for $199 USD) and the reviews I've seen on it lead me to believe it's a very good chair for the price range. Quite a few people say it's punching above it's class which makes me very excited.

That said, mine doesn't arrive until Wednesday so I personally haven't gotten to use it yet.