Office Chairs that Keep You Comfortable and Support Your Body 

Sitting shouldn’t leave you stiff, sore, or exhausted by mid-afternoon. Yet most office chairs do exactly that — quietly undermining your focus, posture, and long-term health. The right office chair changes everything. It provides proper ergonomic support so your body stays aligned, your energy lasts longer, and it helps you feel better at the end of every working day. An office chair that doesn't properly fit you, will be uncomfortable.

Work all day without back pain, stay focused, and finish energised.

The 4 Easy Steps to Guaranteed Seated Comfort - Imagine Finishing Your Day Without Back Pain!

How you can work all day without back pain, stay focused, and feel comfortable.

Step 1: Choose Your Chair

Use our CHAIR SELECTOR or CHAIR COMPARATOR to match a chair to your body shape, working style, and whether you have any existing back ailments.

Step 2: Order Online

Transparent pricing and no hidden costs. All office chairs are delivered FULLY ASSEMBLED and FREE OF CHARGE anywhere in South Africa.

Step 3: Sit Smarter

Enjoy lasting comfort. Reduced back pain, better posture, and improved wellbeing. Finish your day without back pain!

Step 4: Comfort Guarantee

Not satisfied?

Our Returns Policy gives you a 14-day 100% money back guarantee. No questions asked.

If you’re taller, shorter, or dealing with chronic back pain, here’s how we support you

1. What to Look for in an Ergonomic Office Chair

An ergonomic chair adapts to your body and working style, not the other way around.

Key features to look for:

If you value your long-term health and wellbeing and you sit for more than six hours per day, a fully adjustable ergonomic chair should not be optional....it's a 'must have'.

relax in alya high back swivel ergonomic office chair with fully adjustable armrests, syncho mechanism, adjustable lumbar support and headrest
Alya Ergonomic Office Chair

2. Office Chairs for Back Pain and Spinal Support

For ongoing or chronic back pain, an orthopedic chair provides targeted spinal support. By using a free-float mechanism that ensures dynamic sitting, orthopedic chairs:

Wellback Orthopedic Chairs are the ideal choice for anyone with chronic lower back pain, disc problems or existing spinal issues.

medical orthopedic task chairs are good for sciatica
Orthopedic chairs have different features to ergonomic chairs

3. Office Chairs for Big and Tall People

For big and tall people, finding an office chair that provides adequate support and promotes proper posture can be a real challenge. Chairs for taller users should offer:

As noted by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, a chair becomes ergonomic only when it specifically suits a worker’s size, their particular workstation, and the tasks that must be performed.

Office Chairs for Big and Tall People

4. Office Chairs for Shorter People

Chairs for shorter users should have:

  • a shorter seat depth of 40-45cm to ensure that the chair provides proper thigh and back support without causing discomfort or restricting blood flow to the legs.
  • In conjunction with seat depth adjustment, short people should look for office chairs with an adjustable lumbar support that aligns with the natural curvature of their spine. Choosing the Right Office Chair for Short People

Choosing a chair that fits your height helps prevent slouching, leg pressure and poor circulation. The consequences of sitting on the wrong chair.

5. High Back Chair – When Do You Need One?

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the old office chair debate: mid back or high back (executive) chair? Which one is truly the better choice, and does it even matter? 

  • A mid back chair typically has a backrest that reaches about shoulder height.
  • The standout feature that sets a contemporary high back office chair apart from a mid-back, is the addition of an adjustable headrest.

Most of our high back chairs achieve an impressive 5-Star Ergonomic Rating, providing premium support and comfort. 

high back or mid back office chair
High Back and Mid-Back Office Chairs

Best Ergonomic Office Chairs for All Day Comfort

Wellback Orthopedic Chairs for Chronic Back Pain

Best Chairs with a Headrest for Tall People

How to correctly adjust the height of your OFFICE CHAIR, DESK and MONITOR

Watch the short video! 

Visit our Showroom

At our factory and head office located in Spartan near Kempton Park (close to OR Tambo Airport and Edenvale), we have a large showroom where we display our modern mesh and fully upholstered office, desk and executive chairs, a select range of adjustable standing desks and other office accessories that we have on sale. 

Our team of highly qualified Office Ergonomics Risk Facilitators are on-site to professionally assess your needs and assist you in purchasing the product that best suits your requirements. Why should you visit our showroom in Johannesburg?

Our specialists will ask you several questions and complete a series of measurements before setting up a workstation that correctly matches both your physique and working environment. You will then have an opportunity to test the options until you find one that best suits your needs….and your budget. This is an obligation free service!

Our showroom is open Monday to Friday.
Book an appointment online
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desk chairs and office furniture for sale at karo office and desk chair factory and showroom in Johannesburg, South Africa