The Best Office Chairs Under $200

Are you shopping for an affordable and ergonomic office chair, but your tight budget has you looking for an office chair that’s under $200? Well, never fret, my friend. With a little research, this buying guide can help you get a comfortable, durable, and adjustable seat to how you want to use it. Indeed, many professionals spend up to 12 hours or more a day working while seated. And, if you are the kind of person who relaxes over a nice movie, spends hours gaming, or likes relaxing in an ergonomic chair, why not ensure you protect your spine and back muscles by using an affordable yet still, high-quality office chair.

In this buying guide, we have a deep look at some of the office chairs under $200. Why? Because not everyone has thousands of dollars to throw at a Herman Miller Aeron or Steelcase Gesture. I mean, sure, if you’ve got the money, go nuts, but this guide is all about the far more reasonably priced office chairs. And in case you’re looking for some of the best minimalist office chairs, you can find those here.

These office chairs incorporate such features as a central tilt mechanism shifting excessive pressure from your lower back, a pneumatic seat height adjustment, and sliding capabilities that allow you to adjust the posture as per your height. Other ergonomic features often include a breathable mesh back for ventilation, a dual cushioned pillow for mid-back support, and flip-up armrests to fight fatigue on your arms.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

BEST OFFICE CHAIR UNDER $200 FOR BACK PAIN

For those experiencing a fair bit of back pain from their long work or gaming sessions at their desk, we recommend the SMUGDESK Ergonomics Mesh Chair. It offers a ton of lumbar support, as well as an adjustable headrest that should take some pressure off your neck and shoulders. 

BEST OFFICE CHAIR UNDER $200 FOR TALL PEOPLE

The Tikitere Ergonomic chair has been specifically designed for taller people. As a result, we recommend this comfortable budget office chair. 

BEST OFFICE CHAIR UNDER $200 FOR GAMING

There are plenty of high-end gaming chairs out there. But if you need a great gaming chair for under $200, you’d be hard-pressed to go wrong with the Neo Chair.

BEST OFFICE CHAIR UNDER $200 FOR LONG HOURS OF SITTING

If we’re talking about pure comfort, and you’re looking for a chair that will keep your butt, back, and neck comfortable for the long hours you sit in your office chair, we recommend the SIHOO Ergonomics Office Chair. It’s got all the adjustability bells and whistles so you can adjust your chair to your exact comfort needs. 

BEST OFFICE CHAIR UNDER $200 FOR THE CONFERENCE ROOM

If comfort is still important, but you’re looking to fill out a conference room with stylish and sleek office chairs that can serve as great chairs for important meetings, we recommend the Pinero Conference Chair. Available in eight colours to help match your conference room decor, the Pinero chair will bring a fashionable and modern look to any space. 

1. Carvey Velvet Task Chair

Aside from being velvety smooth, which is a huge bonus in my books, the
Carvey Velvet Task Chair features an attractive and stylish shape with an open back and five legs on rolling casters. It is excellent for your lounge area, where guests can relax as they wait for further services or simply sit at while writing the next great American novel. Nevertheless, this beautiful office chair is both affordable and comes in a great variety of colour options.

2. SMUGDESK – Ergonomic Office Desk Chair

The Smugdesk Ergonomic Office Desk Chair is an ergonomic open mesh design with ample lumbar support. It features a well-ventilated backrest for sweat-free use, relies on convenient pneumatic controls for custom adjustments, and installs easily in less than 15 minutes. The armrests are quite comfortable, and it also allows you to raise and lower the height of the backrest, which is always a welcome feature. And as you’re getting into the long hours of the day, you can deploy the rocking function that allows you to lean back and relax a little while you finish your work or gaming session.

3. Everly Quinn – Mohammad Home Office Velvet Task Chair

The Mohammad Home Office Velvet Task Chair is a non-tilting, ergonomic office chair. It features a durable metal frame and legs that rotate in all directions. The chair is contoured to provide maximum comfort for your back, butt, and legs and includes lumbar support. My only caveat with this chair is that if you’re the type of person that tends to rest their arms on an office chair’s arms, don’t expect to do that with this chair as the arms are quite narrow. But on the plus side, it’s available in four lovely colours.

4. Inbox Zero Task Chair

The Inbox Zero Task Chair is an office chair with a back angle and seat height adjustment feature. It’s also a very handsome office chair that is well under $200. This chair can tilt to your desired position, ensuring you have the lumbar support to keep you comfortable for up to 8 hours.

5. NOUHAUS Palette Ergonomic Office Chair

Available in five fun colours, but also a simple black and white, the NOUHAUS Palette Ergonomic Office Chair uses a 135° 2-in-1 Synchro Recline design to adjust your seat arms, back simultaneously and height. It is an ergonomic design suitable for anyone recovering from an injury.

6. Inbox Zero – Executive Chair

The Inbox Zero Executive Chair is a classic, elegant high back office chair. It features a robust stainless steel metal frame supporting the eye-catching suede fabric back and faux leather seat. It is fire-resistant and is certified as ergonomic for prolonged sitting. This cheap office chair is perfect for any modern and stylish home or workspace and is available in brown, dark brown, and dark grey colorways.

7. Techni Sport® Midback Mesh Task Chair

9Techni Sport® Midback Mesh Task Chair is a sleek office chair with a breathable mesh back, contoured armrests, and cushioned seats. It relies on the tilt mechanism to adjust the seat to a comfortable position. Its pneumatic seat height adjustment goes up to 4″ high to accommodate persons of varying heights.

8. Linon Sinclair 23-Inch Task Chair

The Linon Sinclair 23-InchTask Chair is not your typical office chair. And yet, at well under $200, it’s a stylish armless office chair that offers a level of elegance you often won’t find in a chair at this low price point.

The chair comprises a seat and back on a dark walnut wood base and plush silver nailhead decorations, all rolling on durable metal casters. It makes it an ideal office chair for those with wooden themed office decor. Its style also makes it an ideal choice for a lounge chair.

9. OFM ESS Collection Upholstered Home Office Desk Chair

If you prefer keeping your workstation somewhat luxurious, entertaining guests, or spending a few hours gaming with your buddies or working on a task, consider picking up this stylish and affordable office chair. It is a sleek ergonomic chair with padded arms and stain-resistant fabric upholstery available in three neutral fabric colours.

10. Upper Square – Landyn Conference Chair

Looking for an office chair that falls into the pricing category of “cheap” without falling into the quality category of “poor”? Look no further! The Landyn Conference Chair is your ideal conference room chair for executive meetings. The chair features a versatile vinyl upholstered seat, foam-filled for comfort, while the base has an elegant chrome finish.

11. Komene Home Office Flip Chair

This affordable office chair features a thick cushioned seat that guarantees plenty of comfort. It uses a breathable mesh back to keep your back aerated and nice and cool. And, its ergonomic shape and appearance make it ideal for the meeting room. But all of that is just the start. This chair is designed for superior comfort through its ergonomic shape and includes flip-up armrests in case you feel like they’re getting in the way. This chair is available in three colorways, including black, white, and grey. This chair also features a maximum weight capacity of 330 lbs, which is one the highest on this list of office chairs under $200.

12. Pinero Conference Chair

The Pinero Conference Chair, which is available in 8 bright and slightly more subdued colours, is a modern office chair featuring leather-inspired vinyl upholstery seats on the chrome-plated frame and 5-wheel rolling base. The chair offers adequate lumbar support for proper sitting posture. It is padded for comfort and has flip-up armrests to relieve the hands of fatigue. If you’re looking for a classic-looking but capable office chair for under $200, you’ve finally found it!

13. Billups Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair

Looking for a cheap office chair that comes in purple? The Billups Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair is a stylish, breathable office chair for the contemporary office. It features an ergonomic design for optimal mid-back support. Here, it incorporates three paddles that adjust the tilt angle, back angle, and seat height, respectively.

14. Smugdesk Office Chair

Just a smidge under $200, this amazing office chair includes the one feature that most of the other chairs at this price point are missing, an adjustable headrest.

The Smugdesk Office Chair is a high back chair with superior lumbar support and includes a breathable mesh that keeps you cool on a hot day. Plus, its tilt mechanism allows you to adjust your sitting position by 90° to 117°. Available in four lovely colours, this chair also has a relatively high maximum weight of 300 lbs. Ideal for office work, studying, or gaming, your search for a high-quality, affordable office chair has officially ended.

15. FurnitureR Tikitere Ergonomic Chair with Adjustable Height

Are you prone to slouching? This office chair is both a tall and heavy-duty chair with a waterfall seat design for comfort and alleviating pressure from the legs. It also has an adjustable headrest and lumbar support and allows for seat customization. While this is classified as a task chair, I definitely think you’d be more than comfortable sitting in this chair for eight hours or more.

16. SitRite Ergonomic Kids Desk Chair

I’ll admit this chair looks better in certain colours than others, and perhaps that’s due to its relatively chunky design. That said, it is a very good office chair for kids and remains under $200. The SitRite Ergonomic Kids Desk Chair is a colourful, comfortable chair for kids above four years old. It features a gas lift cylinder to support up to 300 lbs (though how many kids are over 300 lbs?). Likewise, it has a stable base, an attachable footrest, and wheel covers for convenient use. It retails in swivel and non-swivel variations for free movement or concentration, respectively. It is your best pick to encourage proper ergonomic sitting habits for kids.

17. Office Star ProGrid High Back Managers Chair

Now don’t get upset if this chair is retailing slightly above the $200 threshold. I’ve seen it fluctuate between $189 and $211 – so just be mindful of that. This chair features a seat that works for people of nearly almost all heights and retails as a mid-back or high-back design, depending on your personal preference. It uses both a pneumatic seat height adjustment and seat depth adjustment feature to remain comfortable for persons of varying heights.

18. Kaydan Task Chair

Sculpted out of a combination of solid wood, bi-cast leather and steel, this stylish office chair is ideal for an office space requiring a bit more mid-century modern style from its office chair(s). But don’t let its good looks fool you. This chair comes with the standard swivel, tilt, and seat adjustment features you’d expect of any modern office chair.

19. Pergande Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair

Made by Ebern Designs, this chair is designed to offer your back some reprieve from the endless hours of sitting you must endure. Often, prolonged seating may cause pressure to build up around your legs, but this chair successfully prevents this by using a waterfall seat design with a central tilted mechanism and padded armrests. Available in seven colourful upholstery colours, it’s a solid choice for a relatively cheap office chair with plenty of features designed for comfort.

20. SIHOO Ergonomics Office Chair

Do you need an office chair that can be more than an office chair and provide for use in various scenarios? If so, the SIHOO Ergonomics Office chair presents you with an S-shaped backrest that adjusts to three angles ideal for studying, watching a movie, relaxing, working, or gaming. Likewise, its armrest raises or lowers by up to 2.76 inches. And, you may adjust the waist pillow in two ways by up to 19 inches. This office chair is one of the most versatile among its peers for a price that seems rather reasonable given its capabilities.

21. Bally Executive Chair

A little executive style never hurt anybody. And that’s exactly what you’ll get with the Bally Executive Chair. When searching for an affordable, stable office chair with lumbar support, consider giving this affordable office chair a second look. Arriving partially assembled, this chair features padded arms on a waterfall seat and dual caster wheels. Its tufted faux leather keeps you comfortable, while its steel metal frame lasts for long.

22. SIHOO Mesh Office Chair

Modern office chairs are often afflicted with aesthetics that make them resemble a Transformer, at least Michael Bay’s version of a Transformer rather than an office chair. Personally, I think an office chair should be sleek and simple. That’s probably why I like the SIHOO Mesh office chair that features a breathable mesh backrest. Additionally, it sports a sponge cushioned seat for quick rebounds, silent 360° rotating caster wheels, and adjustable lumbar support. The chair allows for lots of flexibility and adjustments that shift pressure off the body for comfortable sitting. Oh, and it’s available in two subtle colour options, grey and black.

23. Neo Chair Office Chair Computer Desk Chair Gaming

This thick contoured office chair has been specifically designed for prolonged gaming and office use. It features a spacious headrest and a waterfall seat comprising premium faux leather. This upholstery is resistant to corrosion, water, scratching, stains, and fading. Its metal frame has lumbar support and uses a gas lift cylinder to support up to 300lbs.

Summary

As you shop for budget office chairs, ensure they have the minimal ergonomic structure for a proper seating posture. These include the swivel function, tilt mechanism, seat height adjustment, lumbar support, and padded seats. Then, check the wheels to confirm that they are smooth and silent, ideal for the office. And, you want an aesthetic office chair to complement your executive office theme.

COMPARE THE BEST OFFICE CHAIRS UNDER $200

Use this handy table to sort and compare all of the amazing office chairs featured here.

OFFICE CHAIR	SWIVEL	WEIGHT CAPACITY	WEIGHT	REMOVABLE ARMS	IDEAL SITTING TIME
Carvey Velvet Task Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	18 lbs.	No	8 hours
SMUGDesk – Ergonomic Office Desk Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	22 lbs.	No	8-12 hours
Everly Quinn – Mohammad Home Office Velvet Task Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	16.53 lbs.	No	2-6 hours
Inbox Zero – Task Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	24.2 lbs.	Yes	2-6 hours
Nouhaus – Palette Ergonomic Office Chair	Yes	240 lbs.	31.3 lbs.	No	8-12 hours
Inbox Zero – Executive Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	41.47 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
Linon Home Decor – Sinclair Fabric Task Chair	Yes	275 lbs.	50.71 lbs.	No	4-6 hours
OFM ESS Collection Upholstered Home Office Desk Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	–	No	4-6 hours
Upper Square – Landyn Conference Chair	Yes	275 lbs.	38 lbs.	No	6-8 hours
Komene Home Office Flip Chair	Yes	330 lbs.	28 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
Mercury Row – Pinero Conference Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	36 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
Billups Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	37 lbs.	No	8-12 hours
SMUGDESK Office Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	39.97 lbs.	No	8-12 hours
Tkitere Ergonomic Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	31.96 lbs.	Yes	6-8 hours
SitRite Ergonomic Kids Desk Chair	Yes	300 lbs.	22.6 lbs.	No	6-8 hours
Office Star ProGrid High Back Manager Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	50.1 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
Kaydan Task Chair	Yes	200 lbs.	33 lbs.	No	8-12 hours
Pergande Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair	Yes	250 lbs.	31 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
SIHOO Ergonomics Office Chair	Yes	350 lbs.	44.18 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
Bally Executive Chair	Yes	200 lbs.	36 lbs.	No	8-10 hours
SIHOO Mesh Office Chair	Yes	300 lbs.	25.57 lbs.	Yes	8-12 hours
Neo Chair – Office Gaming Chair	Yes	300 lbs.	33.5 lbs.	Yes	10-12 hours

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