Like other types of consumer products, it’s possible to overpay for office furniture. But with a little research and helpful advice you will find a cheap office chair that meets your needs. The following 5 tips provide you with a base of what to look when shopping for a comfortable – yet budget friendly – chair that supports proper ergonomics and minimizes back pain:

Tip #1: Determine how the chair will be used.

Is it for you specifically, or will it be used by someone else? Will it be for your home office, or is it in a workplace environment? By determining the functions of the office chair, it will help you narrow down the type of chair you are looking for. If it is a chair that one person will sit in for an extended period of time, then the chair will need to fit that person. If the chair is going to be used by a variety of people, than a basic chair that can be adjusted a number of ways is probably more important.

Tip #2: Office chair seat height should be easily adjustable.

This allows the user to have his or her feet flat on the floor, with thighs horizontal and arms even with the height of the desk. Any conventional style or ergonomic chair should also easily swivel so the user can reach different areas of his or her desk without straining.

Tip #3: Don’t let work become a pain in the neck.

Working in an office typically involves spending a great deal of time sitting in an office chair — a position that adds stress to the structures in the spine. Therefore, to avoid developing or compounding back problems, it's important to have an office chair that supports the lower back and promotes good posture – especially when you’re seated for a long period.

In addition to lower back support, there are many simple ways to make sure that one's office chair provides the right support for the back and neck. For example, for computer users, the office chair should have elbow supports to avoid strain on the neck, knees should be bent at a right angle and elbows should be able to comfortably rest on the elbow supports at a right angle.

Tip #4:  Make sure the chair you end up purchasing is covered under warranty for at least one year.

Good chair manufacturers will always include a warranty.

Tip #5: Shop online to save money.

At Milan Direct , we have great designer office chairs. In a league of its own, our ergonomic Eames-reproduction management office chair starts at $299 . It’s available in black and white Italian leather plus it features adjustable tilt, height and swivel mechanisms. The best value office chair in Australia is our Mesh Executive Chair that sells for $179 . The mesh backing makes this chair extremely comfortable, especially in the warmer months and can be adjusted to any height thanks to the one touch gas height adjustment mechanism.


All Milan Direct products are backed by a one year free comprehensive warranty. For peace of mind, we also offer extended 3 Year and 5 Year warranty options on all products.