Office Chairs: I am looking good chair that is comfortable to sit in, will not hurt my back, easy to roll across my desk area. I have sat in the Herman Miller chair and really like them..don’t think my boss will go for the $800+ price tag on it though. My desk is kind of low so my arm rest right now kind of get in the way. I do have to hump over a bit to type. Does anyone have any advice to share?
Sincerely, C
See if the chair is available slightly used, as many offices change furniture often or go out of business.
See if the chair could be leased.
See if all the chairs are the same in your ofice maybe they will let you trade with a coworker
Check other chairs at a place like office depot to see if they will fit just as well at a better price.
$800 is not necessarily that outlandish for a chair compared to other new desk chairs, I rarely see them for less then $200.
If you have some physical limitation that makes you current chair not work for you (you are too tall or are too short) your boss should be willing to find a chair that fits you, at a reasonable price.
If you really love your job and you really love your boss and are otherwise happy where you work. Offer to buy the chair yourself, because a great job is more precious than a great chair.
Herman Miller produce a great range of chairs, but as you say the $800+ price is something your boss may not like.
It’s worth considering other makes as there are a lot of great chairs available today. It’s worth looking at the HAG range from Norway, their H04 model is an excellent chair and is about 20 % cheaper and some of their models have arms that swing backwards so you can get closer to your desk. For more details on how to choose a good office chair as well as reviews on quality office chairs visit