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Chipsandchesses · 31/01/2021 21:42

I work really long hours at my desk, from home (as many of us do now)

I bought a beautiful Victorian dining table I’ve converted to a desk and need a chair to match. It has to have armrests and be supportive for long hours at the laptop but also look vintage or stylish in some way and in keeping with the table. I know this isn’t important but my horrible blue office chair is jarring me every time I see it next to my lovely old desk Grin

I can’t find ANY nice chairs?!

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LouiseTrees · 31/01/2021 22:05

Oh I saw some but they were quite expensive. How much would you be willing to spend?

dudsville · 31/01/2021 22:07

I would love an attractive alternative to my standard office chair.

CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest · 31/01/2021 22:12

www.therange.co.uk/furniture/office-furniture/computer-desks/aranae-spider-leg-chair/#245919

I've got the mustard one of these arriving on Tuesday. Sick of sitting on a dining chair, only taken a year of lockdown to get a new one!

Chipsandchesses · 31/01/2021 22:15

@LouiseTrees up to around 250

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justanotherremainer · 31/01/2021 22:40

Sorry for the long link!

Pollypudding · 31/01/2021 22:46

I am afraid I went for function over form and bought a gaming chair- which my son thinks is hilarious as I am in my 50s- it is so comfortable with head rest, neck support and lumbar support but I don’t think it would go with a Victorian desk.Hmm

waltzingparrot · 31/01/2021 22:48

What about a 'Captain's chair' - then you'll still get the swivel.

You might be able to get a leather/more padded one secondhand.

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livingthegoodlife · 31/01/2021 23:03

Love that yellow chair from The Range. I'd love to hear how you get on with it. I'm redoing my home office at the mo.

I got a numb bum from sitting on a wooden dining chair all afternoon today.

Chipsandchesses · 31/01/2021 23:53

That one is lovely @CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest - it’s not quite enough arm rest support for me personally I’m afraid - let me know if you love it tho!

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Chipsandchesses · 31/01/2021 23:55

@waltzingparrot god that’s gorgeous!!!! I know the wood would kill my back though, I’m at my desk 12 Hrs a day! Still it’s absolutely stunning!

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Chipsandchesses · 31/01/2021 23:56

@justanotherremainer it wouldn’t quite go with the aesthetic but it’s interesting- do they actually work?! Just doesn’t look comfy to me - have you used one before?

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PolkadotsAndCandyfloss · 01/02/2021 00:07

I’ve been wondering this too! I like the look of this one and it has great reviews, but isn’t in stock in my area

www.argos.co.uk/product/8039327

PolkadotsAndCandyfloss · 01/02/2021 00:10

@CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest

https://www.therange.co.uk/furniture/office-furniture/computer-desks/aranae-spider-leg-chair/#245919

I've got the mustard one of these arriving on Tuesday. Sick of sitting on a dining chair, only taken a year of lockdown to get a new one!

I really like that one! The description suggests the height isn’t adjustable but the image looks like it is. If you could let us know what it’s like when it arrives that would be much appreciated :)
CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest · 01/02/2021 00:13

I will update when it arrives!

Tigger83 · 01/02/2021 00:36

Ohh love the range one!

Pizzafortwo · 01/02/2021 01:45

Ikea had one for about 180.

Tigger83 · 08/02/2021 08:53

How was the range one?!

Tigger83 · 08/02/2021 08:53

Sorry should have tagged @CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest !

CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest · 08/02/2021 09:01

Sorry been up all night with poorly daughter. Will post a pic soon. Love it. Its not height adjustable but would fit under a desk or table fine. I feel like I'm on big brother sitting in it!

Tigger83 · 08/02/2021 09:22

Is it comfy and good quality?? My hubby is a bit sniffy about the range 🙄

CakeIsMyFavouriteAndBest · 08/02/2021 10:34

I have written 3 posts with pictures but they seem to disappear when I submit them. The chair is very comfy, a little large but fits under a desk or dining table perfectly.
It tilts back so you can lean back comfortably.
It has a zip on the back to remove the cover. The quality is really good. Delivery was easy and it took me and my 10 year old 5 minutes to put together.
I love it.

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