The Aeron chair is fantastic, but there are some great knock-offs for way less. Probably the most important thing in an office chair you're going to spend your day in is being adjustable - height, tilt, lumbar support, arms. I definitely suggest a mesh back and fabric seat - having a chair that breathes is also a good idea. The Brant mesh chair looks pretty good, although I never trust anything with a head rest (I try to let my neck tell me when it's time to get up and walk away from the computer for a while).
Once you get a chair, read the instructions, or at least go online and get proper ergonomic sitting instructions (my office chair was just a little bit off once, and I ended up with a pinched nerve, hazard of sitting all day in the wrong position for weeks on end). Just because a position is comfortable while you're in it doesn't mean it's good for your back. |
