Best WFH office chair solution....?

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DH nicked my rather nice old Herman Miller chair during lockdown - since when I've had a rubbishy old dining room chair which is doing my back no favours. Wondering whether to try to find a second hand ergonomic chair (Herman Miller or similar) - OR a kneeling stool thing that is supposed to keep spine in perfect alignment. Anyone have any views/recommendations? TIA.

I splashed out for a Haworth Fern chair a couple of months ago. I'm very happy with it.

I got a Viasit Drumback during lockdown and it has been excellent. Not as expensive as the Herman Millers, lots of scope for adjustments, and quite a low key look.

Get yourself a decent chair before you ruin your back.

I have this one, very adjustable:
https://www.mikeodwyerofficefurniture.co.uk/operator-office-chairs/15-517409-t550-high-back-premium-operators-chair.html#/32-base-black_base/33-seat_slider-none/35-seat_tilt-none/96-choose_your_upholstery_type_and_colour-phoenix_montserrat/434-arms-height_adjustable

Get your chair back

https://ors-recycle.co.uk/product-category/used/seating-used/brand-herman-miller/?max_stock-available=106

I bought a brilliant HM Sayl chair from here the same as we have at work, IIRC it was about £150. If this isn't near you it's worth looking for used office furniture places as they are such good value.

She already had one - she just needs to go get it and sit on it.

I splashed out (and it was quite a big splash!) on a Hag chair after having a few weeks with my back in spasm. It's great and imo worth the (large) investment if your budget stretches to it.

Have you considered standing desk? You adapt quite quickly - I now don't sit at all and thats best for your back all round.

Get your chair which suits you back and make this your DHs problem to fix!!

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It is your husband who needs to get himself a new chair, he needs to return yours.

Thanks so much everyone.

Totally take the point about me just reclaiming my sodding chair. I was trapped abroad during lockdown so said he could have it given that I couldn't use it all that time so not as bad as it sounds!

My main takeaway is that no one seems to be suggesting the kneel on stool thing. I might look at a standing desk attachment thing so I have that option - but will investigate the other makes of office chair. Will definitely see if I can find some office clearance ones going cheap too....

I've got a HAG chair which I love. But claim back your HM and tell your DH to get a refurbished chair for himself.