The best ... desk chairs

Diffrient World

by Niels Diffrient

This ergonomic chair is “a fantasia of forgiving mesh.” Even the front edge of the seat flexes enough to eliminate

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contact stress under the thighs.

Price: $740

Contact: Humanscale.com

Cachet

This “beautifully balanced” chair features a rocker mechanism that allows the seat to flex and move with you. Weight is evenly distributed for continuous support.

Price: $419

Contact: www.Steelcase.com

360° Chair

While it might look as if it’s “designed for condors,” this radical take on the swivel chair is surprisingly comfortable. It’s en­gi­­n­eered to be used for work that requires constant changes in posture.

Price: $840

Contact: Magisdesign.com

Aluminum Group Management Chair

This “classic” from Ray and Charles Eames has withstood the test of time thanks to both its sophisticated silhouette and a “sitting pocket” that conforms to the body’s shape.

Price: Starting at $1,179

Contact: Dwr.com

Spoon Chair

Italian designer Antonio Citterio brings the striking silhouette of his Spoon Stool into the conference room. The chair’s thermoplastic back flexes for comfort.

Price: $675

Contact: Unicahome.com

Source: Dwell