The most essential thing to focus on when buying an office chair is your unique needs. Ask yourself questions about what you want in a chair, what room will you be using this chair in, and how much space do you have? Do you have height or weight requirements to consider? Do you need or prefer a chair with armrests? Consider back support and if additional lumbar support is needed. There’s no one answer to “what is the best office chair” - in fact, the best office chair is simply the one that best meets your design or aesthetic preference, and intended sit duration, throughout the day.

While home offices have a lot of different constraints based on space, flexibility and use, the essential elements of a good office chair remain the same. When choosing a home office chair, consider how the chair helps you maintain healthy movement, while keeping you connected to your work/play. Sometimes referred to as “commercial grade,” Steelcase chairs have the same level of performance and durability for wherever they are purchased, home or office. Likewise, they carry the same 12-year warranty. 

Yes, ergonomic office chairs offer several advantages over standard chairs and basic office chairs. Ergonomic office chairs are designed more with the human body in mind, and offer a greater degree of support for long sitting periods where you need it most, such as the back and lower body. Every one of Steelcase’s high-performance office chairs are designed to ergonomically support the human body, and offer a greater degree of adjustability and support systems to keep you comfortable throughout your day.

The right office chair material can offer several benefits above and beyond aesthetics. Steelcase office chairs are made with sustainable materials that provide a modern look, ease of cleaning, and a greater degree of durability when compared to traditional upholstery selections. Chairs feature different back materials providing various benefits. Fully upholstered backs add soft, long-term comfort where  3-dimensional knit, innovative mesh, and polypropylene backs offer comfort and increased breathability.

When buying an office chair, it is important to consider if it will support your height and weight, and if it will adjust to the proper height of your work surface. Steelcase chairs fit and adjust to an incredibly wide range of body types. Find the ideal fit for your body type with simple adjustments to chair height, arm height and width, seat depth and even lumbar support. In fact, all Steelcase chairs are designed to fit the 5th to 95th percentile of humans in both height and weight - Steelcase chairs can support users up to 400lbs, with Karman supporting up to 350lbs and Leap Plus up to 500lbs.

All Steelcase upholstered chairs can be easily cleaned with a simple mixture of one part clear dish soap and 16 parts water in a spray bottle, which can be absorbed with a wet/dry vac. For more specific instructions on cleaning your Steelcase chair, learn how to clean Steelcase products here.