BranchErgonomic Chair - A Versatile Desk Chair with Adjustable Lumbar Support, Breathable Mesh Backrest, and Smooth Wheels - Experience Optimal Comfort and Support - All Black

Packaging was above-average for budget-level office furniture. The printed assembly instructions were clearly written by a human for a human; the title of this review is a direct quote from the manual. The star frame for the casters is cast metal, polished to a nice burr-free finish, and appears very sturdy. All of the plastic molded parts are robust, and look like they'll be durable. The lumbar support is limited, but functional. I can't speak to the arm rests, because I did not install mine. I also installed universal 3" "roller blade" casters when I assembled it instead of the included casters, and the 11mm stems fit perfectly into the frame. My only complaint is that I was hoping for seat pan tilt adjustment, but I guess that's a feature of $800-1200 chairs, not $400 chairs.

I’ve had this thing for about a month now. Multiple of my work-from-home friends have sat in it and said “I want a new office chair now.”It has a lot of adjustment options for practically every part of the chair from the cushion height to the armrests height and width. The chair is light and easy to move around while also feeling very steady at its base. The back of the chair feels like it has multiple layers that make it both sturdy and easy to melt into, and the weird lower-spine support thing is absolutely divine.Admittedly, I do have some desk-attached armrests and a footrest that helps (I’m 6 foot, I got height issues) but I can get the chair to a good height to where the footrest and armrests are just more of a preference thing than a necessity. And I also had to buy the headrest (which is ridiculous that it’s sold separately)If I could just get myself to sit in it correctly instead of going “shrimp mode” I’d probably have less back issues… 🦐

I have a love-hate relationship with this chair. I love the design, and the color matches perfectly with my desk from Ikea. Unfortunately for me, I discovered that my back was just not built for lumbar support, and after sitting in the chair for a month, I developed serious lower back pain. After reading a lot of the reviews, this seems to be an issue with my body being different than most rather than a problem with the chair itself. After visiting a doctor, we determined that the best solution to fix my pain was to remove the lumbar support pad and to get a sciatic seat cushion. Thankfully, because these chairs are well-built and modular, I was able to remove the lumbar support as well as lower the seat and raise the armrests to accommodate my new seat cushion. I am still using this chair, and with the changes I made, it now works really well for me. I am a little bummed I had to buy an additional cushion to make the seat work for me, but I am still fairly happy with the chair.Side note: when I bought it, I was worried that the backrest would start to sag because it is made of cloth, but I am pleasantly surprised with how it has held up--even without the support from the lumbar pad. It does not sag at all after daily use for 5 months!

This chair is perfect for my home office setup. The assembly instructions were clear and easy to follow, making setup quick and hassle-free. It's extremely comfortable, even during long work sessions, and the adjustable lumbar support is a great feature for maintaining good posture. The build quality feels solid and durable. Overall, it's a great investment for anyone who spends a lot of time at their desk.

I bought this to replace a cheap no-name $100 office chair. It had good reviews for short people (I'm 5'1), so I assumed the bad reviews were from people who were too tall for the chair. I'm sorry to say this is not the case - the chair is miserable. It's actually amazing someone could design a chair so uncomfortable. The lumbar support is truly painful and overshadows anything else good or bad about the chair. I really really advise anyone considering this to not buy it, or at least find a way to try in for 30 min first. It doesn't take long for the pain to kick in.Ive tried adding a pad and bubble wrap between the lumbar and my back but it just hasn't helped. Once I get some time Im going to try disassembling the chair to remove the lumbar support and see if that helps. If not this is going into the garbage.