Office chair recommendations ~$600 NZD

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#319346 16-Apr-2025 10:00

Hi All,

I've read a few posts in regards to this, but unfortuantely none of them seem to match what I'm looking for.
I'm looking for a mid-range office chair, around $600 NZD which is comfortable to sit on for long periods of time, and good for your back.

There seems to a multitude of "unbranded" and cheap office chairs, then theres the other end of the spectrum with chairs going for over $2000+.

I have purchased a deskbird, but I find it extremely uncomfortable, so am looking for something with a similar price range.

Hoping someone might have some good recommendations from experience :)

Thanks all

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#3364606 16-Apr-2025 11:57

I would recommend a used Formway Life chair. I prefer no arms, and insist on the plastic low back support bit still being present.

These are quite common high end corporate style office chair's. They retail for ~1200+GST, but decent condign used ones sell for around $400.

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#3364609 16-Apr-2025 12:02

Boston Epic 3 (office max etc) Have one at work and one at home, Wife also has one.

Slightly cheaper than you have indicated but still worth looking at... great for all day sitting

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#3364643 16-Apr-2025 13:48

Knight group chairs, NZ made. I have been using mine since lockdown daily and they are awesome.

Had these at work to start with and got one for home. I do over 10 hours sometimes in the chair and dont get uncomfortable at all.

Do recommend you try them out before to make sure you get the right model/size.

https://knightgroup.co.nz/kn-seat.html

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#3364649 16-Apr-2025 13:58

I have a Buro Roma that I got from OfficeMax (currently $440.91 + GST).

Got it when I started working from home full time 5 years ago and its still going great and so recommend it. If I were to have one complaint its that the back is a bit of an annoyance to adjust up and down. But once set its fine. And its honestly a minor quibble.

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#3364663 16-Apr-2025 14:28

Ive got a 3 Lever Buro Roma high back. Had it for about 6 years now and find it still really comfy and sturdy. My partner has also recently purchased one and is happy with it. They come with a good guarentee and come in wide range with add ons (arm rests etc) if wanted.

I think my partner found discount office to be the cheapest at the time - currently about $390 with free delivery.
PBtech have them listed as $374.

Warehouse stationary and officemax also stock them. Depending on the week sometimes they are cheaper there. They usually have floor stock if you want to look at them.

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#3364809 16-Apr-2025 18:14

Scott3:

I would recommend a used Formway Life chair. I prefer no arms, and insist on the plastic low back support bit still being present.

These are quite common high end corporate style office chair's. They retail for ~1200+GST, but decent condign used ones sell for around $400.

Agree with this recommendation, I purchased a second hand Formway Life chair several years ago. They are really good.

Second hand ones available from here https://www.georgewalkers.co.nz/collections/formway

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#3364811 16-Apr-2025 18:52

I've been sitting on a Studio 340 chair for around a decade in my home office. It's comfortable and durable. This is the newer model, $390 + GST.

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#3364812 16-Apr-2025 18:57

Buro Metro for me: https://discountoffice.co.nz/products/buro-metro-nylon-base-ergonomic-office-chair-mesh-back?_pos=4&_sid=ceb16fa3f&_ss=r

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#3364821 16-Apr-2025 20:16

Another +1 for Buro's ergonomic chairs. Very comfortable even during long work sessions, also well-wearing and easy to clean.

There are showrooms in Auckland and Christchurch, otherwise their chairs are sold in most 'serious' office furniture stores.

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#3365018 17-Apr-2025 15:25

Eden Spectrum 3. Was recommended to me by a specialist after I had a back injury 20 years ago, and have used them for years. Absolutely spectacular chair.