15 Best Upholstered Office Chairs (Review) In 2021

We start our review list with the Serta Leighton Memory Foam Upholstered Office Chair, the best choice in our line up. It comes at a good mid-range price and with the memory foam padded seat it’s comfortable and offers a modern feel to any office. It could also be used as a feature chair. The color choices are stunning although we do think the twill fabric used will easily become worn and possible stain easily if this is used frequently. The arms have pocket coils and stand at a maximum height of 26.25 inches so it’s important to ensure you have ample space under the desk if you wish to tuck it in. We always like height adjustable office chairs and those that have a 360 degree swivel. The chrome legs and castors give you great mobility and it was easy to assemble.

The DMF Furniture High Back Velvet Office Chair comes in a few pleasant colors and we particularly think those looking for contrasting vibrant colors in the home office will like the yellow as it stands out beautifully. It has a high back so great for support. Although the fabric is soft and this DMF Furniture chair looks stunning, it isn’t particularly comfortable if you plan on sitting for long periods but as a feature or conference chair, it’s perfect. That said, you may like that it has a fantastic percentage of 5* reviews. We think this is a great size for tall adults and manufacturers recommend maximum weight capacity is 250 lbs, about average for desk chairs of this design.

If you want to find out a little more about the Serta Upholstered Layered Executive Office Chair then here we are. It’s professionally designed by this renowned company and is a great executive chair with added pads in the right places for excellent shoulder and lumbar support, contouring to your body as you sit forward and back. The bonded leather is breathable and doesn’t become hot and sticky so if you don’t want something like a mesh task chair, this fabric offers almost equal advantages. We like the pneumatic lift and tilt feature which can lock into place, behind your desk. We recommended using a bonded leather conditioner every few months if you use the chair frequently.

If you’re looking through armless office chairs that look the part then the Rimiking Home Office Modern Twill Fabric Adjustable Mid-Back Chair is great for those working from home and looking for a statement piece. As well as being designed well it is comfortable and height adjustable by around 4 inches. The slightly curved foam seat edges don’t dig into the backs of your knees and the team found this chair was good for sitting in for long periods. We like that it fits under the office desk without being restricted by armrests and, again, the mid-back isn’t too restrictive either.

The AmazonBasics Upholstered Desk Chair we tested is armless, has a low back, and is an ideal task chair for those with a lower budget. With its price this model is our budget pick for good reason – and the only drawback, that’s easy to live with, is that you have to assemble it yourself although this only took two of us about 10 minutes. If you’re a little on the larger size, bear in mind the weight capacity is recommended at the maximum of 250 lbs but with no arms, there’s no width restriction at the waist. It is BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association) certified which means it has met stringent requirements.

By far a good option for using as a conference chair due to its elegant look is Boss Office Products Executive Commercial Chair, although some might think the effect given to the wooden arms and legs is a bit, well, cheap looking. Even at its high-end price, it’s more a feature than a comfortable office or desk chair. The manufacturer recommends it holds weight of up to 275 lbs which is higher than average. It features a pneumatic lift and a locking tilt mechanism.

The Core Collection office chairs from OFM are simple in design and don’t offer much by way of lumbar support. They do look pleasant however and great if you want a no-fuss style. The OFM Core Collection Upholstered Office Chair has a 3″ coiled seat so that itself is comfortable and the entire chair is cushioned although it isn’t ergonomic in design so we wouldn’t recommend using this for prolonged periods. The height is adjustable by around 3 inches and ideal as a short-term use computer chair. The arms sit wide of the seat so it will be important to check the space under the desk if you need to tuck it in. The recommended weight capacity is up to 275 lbs.

The Serta Ashland Ergonomic Home Office Chair with Memory Foam Cushioning is one of the best office or task chairs for those seeking comfort and support without looking too utilitarian. It has a touch of modern elegance for the home, office or even entertainment space to use as a gaming chair. The padded arms feature pocket coils and the seat is memory foam, so your buttocks and elbows won’t suffer! The only thing we didn’t like was that although there are plenty of color options the choices are pretty muted but some might like that they are neutral enough to fit into any space. Ideal if you’re working from home or need a permanent fixture in any office space.

Looking like more a modernistic gaming chair the Serta Ergonomic Leather Executive Office Chair is very functional, comfortable, and built for support in the right places. It does lack elegance though. Great lumbar support is provided with a cleverly tilting back and tilting seat feature. This is the Unclutterer teams’ premium pick.

Manufactured by the renowned Serta it’s well designed – but a pain to assemble if there’s just one of you! We tested the bonded leather version, it’s a breathable material and is eco-friendly and we didn’t stick to it when it got a bit hot in the office. The cushioning has been added to all the right spots. We only don’t recommend if you are looking for a classic design rather than a futuristic one.

Supporting the weight of up to 250 lbs, the LIANFENG Upholstered Office Desk Chair with Armrests can be used with or without the arms, it’s up to you when you assemble it but they do offer support when you need it. The seat is fairly well cushioned so at first it’s comfortable and without the arms, it should fit snugly under a desk. It isn’t ergonomically designed so won’t offer the lumbar support that some do. The backrest has a slight tilt and we like the white legs and arms which are a breath of fresh air from the standard black or chrome finish.

As you would expect it swivels 360 degrees and the five legs have casters for mobility around the home or office space. One of the best office chairs for those looking for simplicity. All in all, it’s a good office chair for the lower budget.

You can relax in style with Studio Designs Contemporary Upholstered Chair and you can use it as a feature chair in the lounge, company waiting room, home office, studio, or even as a bedroom chair. The colors are fairly muted and we tested the blue which is more like a subtle teal – a classic color that supplements any decor. Because it isn’t height-adjustable we recommend checking the height of the seat so that if you are on the taller or shorter side it fits you suitably. The design is sleek and features 360 degrees swivel so there is movement that you need in any task chair.

With chrome feature legs that sit on castors, the Christopher Knight Home Bagnold Desk Chair looks the part and the navy blue color fits in with any decor. Although this office chair doesn’t have armrests, it does have small sleek edges that lead up the back of the chair and we found that was ideal so that you don’t end up slipping off either side when in deep concentration! It’s a nice looking chair, with a classic design but it’s also functional although we wouldn’t recommend it for extended use.

With a recommended maximum weight capacity of 275 lbs this is the NOVIGO Upholstered Home Office Chair which comes in a dark gray fabric so supplements most decor colors. It has a modern design and is height adjustable with the maximum height being just over 20 inches. It does seem to lean back a little so doesn’t offer much in the way of lumbar support – it isn’t ergonomically designed – but if you are looking for a fabric chair that sits well in your home or office and doesn’t have the typical ‘industrial’ or utilitarian look then this might be the best task chair for you. We wouldn’t recommend it for long working hours.

Nicely padded, although the ComHoma Upholstered Home Office Desk Chair is ergonomically designed it doesn’t quite have that typically dull office look. It’s well-styled in a mottled gray fabric and finished off with a contrast piping. It looks quite feminine and feels comfortable at the desk. The seat is nice and wide and the armrests are slightly padded too although we recommend measuring carefully so that it will fit snugly under your desk or office space. It has a nice high rest for the back and at first, seems very comfy in all the right areas.

We will mention that it’s ‘cute’, sits well, and feels sturdy, but the fabric has a slight sparkle – there’s a metallic weave through the material – so for some, it might look a bit on the cheap end. There are two PU leather options in gray and black if you prefer material that’s a little less likely to stain.

One thing that stood out for us with this Linon Cream Upholstered Tufted Desk Chair is that, as far as desk chairs go, it looks elegant. That’s where it stops. The positives are that it doesn’t have restrictive armrests, is height adjustable, and is designed so it resembles almost a vintage French style. The negatives for the Unclutterer team were the washed finish to the legs and the construction feels almost flimsy. The cushioning is fairly hard. Also, for the price we found, it’s at the high end of any budget. If you are looking for something that looks pleasant and isn’t for prolonged use then this is a great chair.