Need a Better Office Chair? Our Pick for the Best One Is over $135 Off

When you can spend this little on the perfect office chair, the Steelcase Series 1, other options seem obsolete.

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You need an office chair. Not just for your back, but to take care of business. In their efforts to make the best possible task chair, companies have released hundreds of products that hardly differ from one another.

Skip the deep research and get the Steelcase Series 1 chair. It was already the best-value office chair on the market and now it’s an even better value since Amazon has it listed for as little as $399 — which is a whopping $136 (or 25 percent) off the starting MSRP of $535, and that’s for the most basic model. If you need further reasons why to grab our Just Get This pick for the best office chair, read our full review of the Series 1.

Adjustable to your liking

Any office chair worth its weight should be adaptable to its users. The Steelcase Series 1 does all the usual adjustments, like arm height and seat height, but goes beyond the standard for chairs priced in the $500 range. The Series 1 comes standard with adjustable seat depth, lumbar support and tilt control. The mesh backing is called 3D Mesh Knit, and it adapts well to your body for optimal support.

Active armrests are a godsend

Going beyond adjustable arm height, the Series 1’s armrests are as active as its sitter. The arms are 4D meaning they slide around with you as you work. Each armrest, which is soft and supple on bare skin, moves forward and backward, side-to-side and has a 40-degree pivot rotation. If you’re someone who is constantly moving around a mouse, you’ll be thankful for the range of motion.

Form and function

As well as it performs, the Series 1 looks just as good, too. Unlike other ergonomic office chairs, with their aggressively sharp lines and edges, the Series 1 is much softer compared to its rounded edges and compact figure. The chair comes in a rainbow of colors, whether you want to go bold with your office chair or keep it low-key and subtle.