Leather office chairs have classic, conservative designs
Workers who want leather upholstery without sacrificing the ergonomic features offered by high-end mesh and fabric chairs may find the best of both worlds with the Raynor Eurotech Ergohuman LE9ERG (Est. $670) . The chair has a high seat back and a headrest, making it a good choice for taller workers, according to reviews. It also has a wide range of adjustability options, including tension control and lumbar support, and reviewers say its versatility is impressive. The LE9ERG supports up to 250 pounds, and there are upgrade models that support up to 300 pounds (Est. $750).
On the downside, some say the upholstery doesn't offer the plush feel workers might be after with a leather chair. A few other reviewers report quality complaints and uneven experiences with customer service. The chair comes with a limited lifetime warranty and 30-day satisfaction guarantee, but restocking fees and shipping costs are the customer's responsibility.
If the Ergohuman is too rich for your blood, the Office Star EC4300 (Est. $190) might be a worthy contender. While reviewers still say this isn't a chair you'll sink into, it has a good range of adjustability options for the price. It also earns praise for its solid construction and for accommodating a wide range of body types. But no headrest is available, and some users say the stitching on the seat pad irritates their legs. Lumbar support is not adjustable, and the warranty is skimpier than those offered by higher-end manufacturers.
Even less expensive than Office Star EC4300, the Staples Osgood Bonded Leather Manager's High Back Chair (Est. $170) offers a lot of comfort for an almost impossibly low price, according to reviews. Most reviewers say it offers a generous tilt, meaning they can lean back farther, and many say it has an expensive, rich look that belies the price tag. However, it doesn't offer much in the way of adjustability -- just height and tilt. The 225-pound weight capacity is lower than that of competing chairs. Some reviewers say quality is lacking, as evidenced by constant squeaking and busted armrests.
For generous ergonomics with genuine leather styling, reviewers say the Ergohuman LE9ERG is a quality choice.
