The ergonomic chair that got a rare 5-star Creative Bloq review is 10% cheaper for Black Friday

The best mid-priced chair we've reviewed is super comfy and has lots of adjustability, including a padded, two-way adjustable lumbar support for back health. We also like the classy understated aesthetic, clearly made for people who appreciate good design, with several colour and fabric options available. A $50 discount might not seem like a lot, but this was already the best-value ergonomic chair on the market.

See our full five-star Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro review for more details.

If you want an office chair that makes more of an interior design statement, the Verve is built around a unique 3D-knit back weave and color-matched frames for a sleek modern look. It still has great easily adjustable lumbar support but doesn't have adjustable arm rests.

See our full Branch Verve chair review.

After your chair, a sitting to standing desk that's easy to raise and lower is the best investment you can make in your home office setup. You can improve your sitting posture, but at the end of the day, it's good to spend less time sitting altogether to avoid back pain and the other woes that come with long hours of sedentary work.

Often combined with a standing desk, saddle stools are becoming popular among people who want to make their sitting more active. They're not for everyone and they take some getting used to, but the idea is that you use them more as a perch than a chair, taking the weight off your legs when needed but avoiding long hours of hunched sitting.

This unusual office chair could appeal if you want cloud-like comfort over deep ergonomic customisability. It has a hybrid cushion combining plush foam with nested coils, making it feel more like a cozy lounge chair than a stiff mesh or industrial task chair. The plush design allows it to blend more easily into a home office or hybrid space without giving an office furniture look.

Branch’s Multitask chair is the one of the US-based furniture manufacturer’s cheapest offerings, and it strips everything to the fundamentals. There's no lumbar support, but it has a solid build and premium feel for a very reasonable price.

See our full Branch Multitask chair review.