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Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?

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hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 13:12

I've been looking for ages and the castors and adjustable settings make them all look so 'officey'.

It's for occasional home use (wfh and maybe arts/ crafts) so does need to be comfy to sit in for a few hours at a time but not all day every day.

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Lucy211 · 12/10/2024 13:16

Bump because I’d love to find one of those too!

hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 13:19

It's not pretty and not really intended as an office chair but this is the closest compromise I have found. Would like a different colour choice - something brighter or a pattern?

Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?
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Ozanj · 12/10/2024 13:25

The Herman Miller sedus and setu chairs are pretty. The setu more so

hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 13:39

Thank you they're more colourful but still officey in style. I have been working on a bureau type desk so could get away with something like this beauty. It can be used as an extra guest chair too which is a bonus.

Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?
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Downtowngirls · 12/10/2024 13:41

The grey one is lovely. Where from, please?

hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 14:30

I just googled tub chair to find an image but I think this is the link for it- couldn't see a price so probably ££££

www.beaumontandfletcher.com/furniture-product/tub-chair/

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MargaretBetts · 12/10/2024 14:35

hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 13:39

Thank you they're more colourful but still officey in style. I have been working on a bureau type desk so could get away with something like this beauty. It can be used as an extra guest chair too which is a bonus.

That wouldn’t be high enough for a normal desk. What about this?

LÅNGFJÄLL conference chair, Gunnared beige/white - IKEA

LÅNGFJÄLL conference chair, Gunnared beige/white The gently curved lines accentuated by sewn details are kind to your body and pleasant to look at. Also, there’s a tilt and height-adjusting mechanism that’s built to outlast years of ups and downs.

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/langfjaell-conference-chair-gunnared-beige-white-s69252482/#content

NotMeNoNo · 12/10/2024 14:36

We've got one like this, it's pretty comfortable, if you have that sort of interior.
https://julian-bowen.co.uk/product/gehry-office-chair

Gehry Office Chair | Julian Bowen Limited

https://julian-bowen.co.uk/product/gehry-office-chair

BCBird · 12/10/2024 14:48

I bought a gaming chair from the Range. It's pink. Really supportive for my.back. you have to.assemble-it not difficult. Use it to work from.home

hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 14:54

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm a bit limited colour wise as my desk is red - probably should have mentioned that sooner!

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hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 14:58

I think what I'm after is something that looks more like an armchair but is the right seat height for a desk. Doesn't have to be adjustable as it's mostly just me using it.

I think I measured 48- 49 cm as a good seat height.

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SquawkerTexasRanger · 12/10/2024 15:01

Wayfair have some nice ones

Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?
MaltipooMama · 12/10/2024 15:12

I have this chair, I really love the design and it's more comfortable than it looks! I use it when I wfh and can comfortably sit in it for the day

Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?
Imtoooldforallthis · 12/10/2024 15:13

We've got this from ikea and it looks quite nice in our home office.

Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?
Batmanisaplaceinturkey · 12/10/2024 15:17

MaltipooMama · 12/10/2024 15:12

I have this chair, I really love the design and it's more comfortable than it looks! I use it when I wfh and can comfortably sit in it for the day

I have this. Zero back support. I wouldn't like to sit in it all day.

KnickerlessParsons · 12/10/2024 15:37

Ozanj · 12/10/2024 13:25

The Herman Miller sedus and setu chairs are pretty. The setu more so

Also the HM Sayl chair isn't too bad.

VictoryOrDeath · 12/10/2024 15:41

The castors and adjustable setting also make them fit for purpose OP!

OneOliveEagle · 12/10/2024 15:42

I saw this in Barker & Stonehouse y’day being used as an office chair. It looked much better in person.

Is there such a thing as a not ugly desk chair?
hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 19:07

VictoryOrDeath · 12/10/2024 15:41

The castors and adjustable setting also make them fit for purpose OP!

I know this and if I was sitting in it for a full working day I would agree but it is just for occasional use.

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hadwebutworldenoughandtime · 12/10/2024 19:08

Thanks for all the replies I have a lot of googling to do!

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LizTruss · 12/10/2024 19:12

No, you are correct.
There is no such a thing as a 'not ugly desk chair'.

This 'new' Government has already got a lot to answer for but, not least 'ugly desk chairs'

Frowningprovidence · 12/10/2024 21:11

I have a chair from the futon company which swivels, but isn't height adjustable and doesn't have wheels. It's good for a few hours but not a whole day. It's padded as I think they do one that is just wood too.