15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
WIRED’s updated buyer’s guide names the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro as its best office chair for most people, based on testing by several reviewers with different body types.
– Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro (£499 equivalent): praised for balancing comfort, adjustability, build quality and price.
– Steelcase Gesture ($1,510): selected as the premium option for its exceptional comfort.
– Branch Ergonomic Chair ($359): recommended as a lower-cost alternative.
– Herman Miller Embody ($2,255): presented as a durable “buy it for life” choice.
– The guide draws on more than seven years of testing, covering over 70 chairs, and was updated in August 2026 with new models and pricing.
- Branch’s Ergonomic Chair Pro is WIRED’s top all-round choice.
- The guide spans budget to premium office chairs.
- Adjustability and lumbar support are central selection criteria.