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#269781 7-Apr-2020 21:03

Hi guys, apologies if wrong thread the last one I could find was back in 2018. I am looking for recommendations for a high back office chair budget up to $ 400 if that’s possible. I have looked at wharehouse stationery , office max, pb tech and came across Dobbins furniture. Office max has some good ones but says will deliver after covid lockdown .Wharehouse stationary has mixed reviews. I came across this one from Dobbins which has ten year warranty and good weight range has anyone had any experiences with them ? or any other good recommendations?

https://www.dobbins.co.nz/modules/SP_Webshop/shop.php?product_details&product=776

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#2456732 7-Apr-2020 21:10

i have that exact chair in my office at work, its ok, nothing to rave about but better than the generic foam seat/back ones out there for around the same price

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#2456734 7-Apr-2020 21:38

I have a Studio 3.40 office chair I got at Officemax somewhere between 5 and 12 years ago. It's still solid and comfortable, better than most of the chairs at work.

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#2456736 7-Apr-2020 21:53

If in Auckland I recommend checking out Allheart (https://allheartnz.org.nz/)

They are a charity which takes and resells old corporate furniture and equipment.

I got a second hand Haworth Zody chair for $200 from these guys - thats a $1,500 chair new.

I am not affiliated, but had good experiences and got some great deals. They have a trademe store which lists a lot of their products so you can see what they have before you go.

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#2456737 7-Apr-2020 21:54

Jase2985:

i have that exact chair in my office at work, its ok, nothing to rave about but better than the generic foam seat/back ones out there for around the same price

thank you for the feedback, they look ok just noticed the no arms one would fit better but out of stock which is a shame

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#2456738 7-Apr-2020 21:55

timmmay:

I have a Studio 3.40 office chair I got at Officemax somewhere between 5 and 12 years ago. It's still solid and comfortable, better than most of the chairs at work.

i liked that one but website has wont deliver until after covid :(

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#2456739 7-Apr-2020 21:57

CokemonZ:

If in Auckland I recommend checking out Allheart (https://allheartnz.org.nz/)

They are a charity which takes and resells old corporate furniture and equipment.

I got a second hand Haworth Zody chair for $200 from these guys - thats a $1,500 chair new.

I am not affiliated, but had good experiences and got some great deals. They have a trademe store which lists a lot of their products so you can see what they have before you go.

What a cool organization great cause, I’m in Wellington though

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#2456742 7-Apr-2020 22:12

I have this one, it's excellent. Spend a bit more than you've budgeted, you'll thank yourself in 6 months. It's about $700 with arms

https://europlan.nz/product/zody-chair/

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#2456743 7-Apr-2020 22:16

https://www.warehousestationery.co.nz/product/W2213661.html

We have a few of these, I spent around 14 hours a day in one (one at home and one at the office) and they are very comfortable.

I paid I think $170 each for them on special.

The arms covering do tend to wear down and I spent $80 getting ChairDoc to resurface them in the end. Was money well spent.

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#2456745 7-Apr-2020 22:20

You'll be lucky to get anything until we leave lockdown. Maybe at the warehouse?

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#2456750 7-Apr-2020 22:40

I’ve ordered ink from here and they’re delivering:

https://brandpost.co.nz/product-category/office-furniture/

You're not on Atlantis anymore, Duncan Idaho.

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#2456751 7-Apr-2020 22:41

I use the Buro Roma - 3 Lever Mid Back from Buro Seating. They have a Buro Roma - 3 Lever High Back version as well.

good comfort, even for extended periods of sitting
seat angle adjustable
large sitting surface
160kg weight rating

Their "where to buy" page lists many Office Stationary locations, but also other retailers.

Buro Roma - 3 lever high back chair

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#2457007 8-Apr-2020 12:11

ANglEAUT: I use the Buro Roma - 3 Lever Mid Back from Buro Seating....

Ohh, 10% discount during April at SupplyMe.

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#2457388 8-Apr-2020 14:38

Thank you for all the suggestions , I ordered one off supply me today thank you ANglEAUT for the tip have a great Easter all stay safe and in the bubble

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#2457408 8-Apr-2020 14:47

Watch your carpet with wheeled chairs on domestic carpets. If the pile is long they will get stuck in the wheels and ripped out, and short ones will still get crushed. I would also suggest getting a mat to go under it.

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#2457539 8-Apr-2020 16:14

richms:

Watch your carpet with wheeled chairs on domestic carpets. If the pile is long they will get stuck in the wheels and ripped out, and short ones will still get crushed. I would also suggest getting a mat to go under it.

i didn’t even think of that the boss just told me that as well, will have to find a mat or I think I have some off cuts from when the carpet got replaced great tip thank you

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