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Black Vegan Leather Office Chair, Height Adjustable, Reclining, 285 lb
Sale price$295
Regular price$370
Brown Vegan Leather Office Chair, Massage, Reclining, 17.8-20.5 in Seat
Sale price$450
Regular price$565
Black Mesh Office Chair, Height Adjustable, 350 lb
Sale price$195
Regular price$250
Brown Vegan Leather Office Chair, Footrest, Reclining, 264 lb
Sale price$375
Regular price$470
How far back is far enough
Around 120 degrees is a reading angle. At 135 you are properly reclined and want a headrest. At 150 and beyond the chair is close to flat and only works with a footrest, because your legs need supporting or the position pulls on your lower back.
The footrest is what makes it work
A recline without a footrest leaves your legs hanging, which undoes most of the benefit. Most chairs here have one that slides out from under the seat and pushes back flush when you are working.
Tilt lock, not just tilt
A chair that only tilts springs back when you move. A chair with a tilt lock stays where you put it. That lock is the difference between a chair you can rest in and one you have to hold yourself against.
Specifications
- Recline range
- Up to 155 degrees on the deepest
- Footrest
- On most
- Upholstery
- Vegan leather, mesh, fabric, genuine leather
- Width range
- 19.6 to 31.1 in
- Weight capacity
- 150 to 500 lbs where stated
- Common features
- Lumbar support, headrest, high back, height adjustable
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does a reclining office chair need extra space behind it?
Yes. A chair that lies back to 135 degrees or beyond needs clearance behind, and the deepest of these reach around 57 inches from front to back when fully reclined. Measure before placing one against a wall.
Can I lock the recline at an angle?
On most of these, yes. The mechanism holds the back at the angle you set rather than springing forward. Some offer fixed stops such as 90, 105 and 135 degrees, others are stepless.
Is a reclining chair still good for working upright?
It is, provided it locks upright as well as back. A tension knob sets how much resistance the back gives, so a lighter person is not fighting a spring meant for someone heavier.
Do any of these have a massage function?
Some do, with vibration points across the back and lumbar and heat on a few. Where a chair has it, it is stated in the title and the specifications.