
Office Chairs Designed for Comfort, Support and Healthy Posture
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:
- Adjustable seat height so your feet rest flat on the floor
- Proper lumbar support to maintain the natural curve of your lower back
- Seat depth adjustment to support your thighs without pressure behind the knees
- Free-Float or Synchronous (synchro) tilt mechanism to allow dynamic sitting
- Adjustable armrests to reduce shoulder and neck strain.
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'.
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:
- improve spinal alignment
- reduce pressure points
- and support healthy posture during long sitting periods. Orthopedic vs Ergonomic Chairs: Which Is Best for You?
Wellback Orthopedic Chairs are the ideal choice for anyone with chronic lower back pain, disc problems or existing spinal issues.
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:
- higher backrests. Best Chairs with a Headrest for Tall People
- seat depth adjustment up to about 50cm
- higher weight ratings
- greater height adjustment. The chair's height should be adjustable to allow the user to position their feet flat on the ground with their knees slightly below the level of their hips.
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.
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.

Best Ergonomic Office Chairs for All Day Comfort
Alya Ergonomic Office Chair
Axis Ergonomic Office Chair
R9025 – R9295Price range: R9025 through R9295 incl VATHeathrow 24/7 Heavy Duty Chair
R8950 incl VATEvolv Ergonomic Office Chair
Firefly Ergonomic Office Chair
Activ Ergonomic Office Chair
ErgoBack Ergonomic Office Chair
Mira-Mesh Ergonomic Office Chair
R6779 – R6999Price range: R6779 through R6999 incl VATVera Mesh Ergonomic Office Chair
Fenix Ergonomic Office Chair
Capri Ergonomic Office Chair
Yen Ergonomic Office Chair
Leila Ergonomic Office Chair
Lumo Ergonomic Office Chair
R4135 – R4290Price range: R4135 through R4290 incl VATElara Ergonomic Office Chair
Skye Office Chair
R3250 – R3460Price range: R3250 through R3460 incl VATNova Ergonomic Office Chair
R3150 – R3295Price range: R3150 through R3295 incl VATWellback Orthopedic Chairs for Chronic Back Pain
OrthoMax Orthopedic Chair
OrthoAir Orthopedic Chair
Best Chairs with a Headrest for Tall People
Alya Ergonomic Office Chair
ErgoBack Ergonomic Office Chair
Fenix Ergonomic Office Chair
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 or complete the Contact Form below.

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