# Office chairs for the larger Doper **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 23, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255 "2020-11-23T12:03:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TwoCarrotSnowman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/twocarrotsnowman/32/15879_2.png) [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/1 "2020-11-23T12:03:16Z")
Hi everyone. Like most of the planet, I’ve been working from home since March of this year. When the UK lockdown started, I found myself needing an office chair very quickly, and bought the first one I could find from a company that was delivering quickly - a fairly cheap and low quality affair. Predictably, after several months of hard use, it’s in pretty bad shape, and I’d like to replace it before it breaks completely, with something that will last. I’m a fairly heavy chap (somewhere in the region of 266lbs) so I probably need something very robust; I see “bariatric office chairs” are a thing, but they seem to be rated for people even bigger than I. I’ll be spending a lot of time sitting in it - I’m at my desk for a full working day, and often for several hours in the evening and at weekends, since many of my hobbies also involve sitting at a computer. So really, this is a general call for advice - what’s good in the world of office chairs, particularly for the, er, heftier user? I’m not too bothered about what it looks like as long as it’s ergonomically sound. I’d be willing to spend up to maybe £300 on it. ---
**Author:** ![GMANCANADA](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gmancanada/32/2837_2.png) [@GMANCANADA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GMANCANADA)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/2 "2020-11-23T13:41:40Z")
There was just a thread last week with a lot of information in it about buying chairs. You should probably check that out. As far as the specific recommendation goes I’m both big and tall and I found that a good gaming chair has been amazing. Gaming chairs in general are designed to be sat on for hours at a time and you still remain comfortable. Mine is from Secret Lab, I’ve had it for three years now, with zero complaints or issues. They make a variety of chairs to suit your individual height and weight. Below is the Canadian website, I don’t know the prices in UK. I think they’re originally from Singapore but are now pretty global so I’m sure they have a UK website with pricing as well. > **[Secretlab Gaming Chairs & Gaming Desk | Secretlab CA](https://secretlabchairs.ca/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=gaming_chairs&utm_campaign=ca-s-generic-BMM&gclid=CjwKCAiA2O39BRBjEiwApB2Ikk3Y69zwaxdTYMoBgS_1f3gv2rRR4GtVxKVSNHvEs-HmIjwGD2k6_hoCS_MQAvD_BwE)** > > Discover multi-award winning Secretlab gaming chairs, engineered for comfort and ergonomics during long hours of work or gaming. ---
**Author:** ![TwoCarrotSnowman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/twocarrotsnowman/32/15879_2.png) [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/3 "2020-11-23T14:06:41Z")
Thanks @GMANCANADA - I must have missed [the recent thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-have-any-idea-how-to-pick-an-office-chair/925592)! I’ll direct any further questions and comment to that one, since it’s asking a very similar question. ---
**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/4 "2020-11-24T15:37:57Z")
This is the chair I use at work – I ordered it because I keep breaking chairs. It was cheap and has held up well. > **[Amazon.com: Flash Furniture HERCULES Series Big & Tall 500 lb. Rated Black...](https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-HERCULES-Executive-Adjustable/dp/B01H9H446M)** > > Buy Flash Furniture HERCULES Series Big & Tall 500 lb. Rated Black Mesh/LeatherSoft Executive Ergonomic Office Chair with Adjustable Lumbar: Home Office Desk Chairs - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases That said, if I could convince management to buy one of the steelcase leap plus chairs that would be the way I would go. I’m too cheap to buy it for myself. ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/5 "2020-11-24T15:47:37Z")
Here is the chair I use: > **[Amazon.com: Alera ALEMX4517 Alera Merix Series Mesh Big/tall Mid-Back...](https://www.amazon.com/Alera-ALEMX4517-Merix-Mid-Back-Swivel/dp/B00658O3JU)** > > Buy Alera ALEMX4517 Alera Merix Series Mesh Big/tall Mid-Back Swivel/tilt Chair, Black: Home Office Desk Chairs - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases I’m on my second one since 2015 so they don’t last forever but they are very comfortable and hold up pretty well. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/6 "2020-11-24T16:27:55Z")
I’m 6’2" and 280 pounds; here’s the chair I use: > **[Amazon.com: Flash Furniture HERCULES Series Big & Tall 400 lb. Rated Black...](https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-HERCULES-Drafting-Adjustable/dp/B00A8YJFAO)** > > Buy Flash Furniture HERCULES Series Big & Tall 400 lb. Rated Black Mesh Ergonomic Drafting Chair with Adjustable Arms: Home Office Desk Chairs - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases The lowest setting is the perfect height for me so no worries about the lifting mechanism failing. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chairs-for-the-larger-doper/926255/7 "2020-11-25T17:28:32Z")
I had to replace my home office chair when I started teleworking full-time. I’m a woman and only 5’3, but I weigh ~240lbs and wanted something comfortable and sturdy. Here’s what I wound up getting: > **[\- Office Depot](https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/304574/Serta-Smart-Layers-Jennings-Big-And/)** I’ve had it for almost 8 months now: it’s _slightly_ oversized for my height, but I really love it. I can sit cross-legged in it, or with one leg tucked, which is really nice.