heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) **Update: I placed an order with Amazon. Thank you for all the suggestions!** My goodness, I didn't think this would be so complicated. I bought an office chair for ds and the holes/screws don't all line up and then it had a horrible chemical odor which has not completely gone away after days of airing out (including 2 days outdoors on a porch). No one on Amazon mentioned the odor and I ordered the chair from Walmart. After browsing the one star reviews for any mentions of odor I saw complaints about it falling apart after a couple months, another person had issues with holes not lining up, etc. so I'm going to just take it to the store for a refund. I was happy with that price point, but I'm willing to spend more to avoid another fiasco lol. What do your kids like to sit at? Do you recommend any chairs? He seemed to like the ones on wheels. He's just been using a dining room chair when he's here. Edited May 18, 2021 by heartlikealion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) We invested in Aeron chairs at the start of the pandemic. Pricey, but they’ll last a long time and correct posture is worth it. ETA but it’s also a matter of individual preference. Can he go try out chairs to see what is comfortable and supportive for him? Edited May 18, 2021 by bibiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, bibiche said: We invested in Aeron chairs at the start of the pandemic. Pricey, but they’ll last a long time and correct posture is worth it. ETA but it’s also a matter of individual preference. Can he go try out chairs to see what is comfortable and supportive for him? I haven't seen a lot of real life options on display (I just remember seeing a couple in Office Depot). I don't know if there are any in Sam's or Costco on display. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 The Container Store has a bungee office chair that I and my kids like. It is low-profile, so it is easier to keep out of the way. It's around $150 and comes in some snazzy colors. My son sat in his older sister's secondhand Aeron chair for over a year but willingly traded it to me for the CS bungee chair after he sat in his brother's. I took his Aeron chair to my office but use my own CS bungee at home. I've bought 3 of the CS chairs, and it occurs to me as I am writing this that I need a fourth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Depends on your price range. Aeron are rated high and quality, but their price reflects it. I will say we found several on Marketplace used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 The way my kids sit in chairs? No way would I spend extra money 😂. They curl up, lay over it, hang off it, ... Unless they are sitting in it for 8+ hours a day, I’m not sure I’d invest money in one, unless money is not tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, matrips said: The way my kids sit in chairs? No way would I spend extra money 😂. They curl up, lay over it, hang off it, ... Unless they are sitting in it for 8+ hours a day, I’m not sure I’d invest money in one, unless money is not tight. Yeah money is definitely tight with pending divorce and me starting over, but he also has a birthday coming up (turning 13) and he never really asks for anything. So I guess spending like $100 vs $50 I can swing, but I don't want to spend hundreds. He didn't flat out ask for a specific chair, but he was happy I put a desk (fold out table) in his room here and the rest of the time he's on the floor or bed. He's complained about back issues off/on so I thought an ergonomic chair would be nice. Although we know some of the back complaints are tied to stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, plansrme said: The Container Store has a bungee office chair that I and my kids like. It is low-profile, so it is easier to keep out of the way. It's around $150 and comes in some snazzy colors. My son sat in his older sister's secondhand Aeron chair for over a year but willingly traded it to me for the CS bungee chair after he sat in his brother's. I took his Aeron chair to my office but use my own CS bungee at home. I've bought 3 of the CS chairs, and it occurs to me as I am writing this that I need a fourth. Can you link me? We do not have that store here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, BlsdMama said: Depends on your price range. Aeron are rated high and quality, but their price reflects it. I will say we found several on Marketplace used. The first chair was around $50. I really would like to stay in the $50-100 range if possible. Marketplace around me is a total crap shoot and usually involves me driving an hour to meet up with the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I took ds to Ikea and he sat in all the chairs and picked one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I had to do this recently and wasn't ready to shop in person and ordered this for my young adult. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0897M1MBP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Had my 16 year old try it and she liked it too, so I ordered her one as well. Not amazing, but went together easy in both cases and good for their purposes. Neither sits in it for hours and hours, but do use it for desk work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 28 minutes ago, plansrme said: The Container Store has a bungee office chair that I and my kids like. It is low-profile, so it is easier to keep out of the way. It's around $150 and comes in some snazzy colors. My son sat in his older sister's secondhand Aeron chair for over a year but willingly traded it to me for the CS bungee chair after he sat in his brother's. I took his Aeron chair to my office but use my own CS bungee at home. I've bought 3 of the CS chairs, and it occurs to me as I am writing this that I need a fourth. I was coming to suggest these! They are a very cool looking office chair. I have two. One of them has wheels that are made of a material that won’t scratch wood floors, so no floor mat is required. You have to differentiate between these when buying. The special wheels cost more. I’ve had my chairs for several years. They look the same as the day I bought them. I’ve been through many office chairs that don’t last any time at all. I do buy a good quality chair gel seat because of chronic pain. This combination is more supportive and comfy than any chair I’ve tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, heartlikealion said: Can you link me? We do not have that store here. https://www.containerstore.com/s/desks-chairs/desk-chairs/black-bungee-office-chair/12d?productId=10022641&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=CSEs&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=bing-product-ads&cid=cse|evergreen|desks-chairs+>+desk-chairs|bing||370296650|10046047|c&adlclid=834b2bcd3794189a2eb34b693cd53cc6&msclkid=834b2bcd3794189a2eb34b693cd53cc6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) This one should have the floor-safe wheels. I’m not sure. The ones with the arms come with them by default, I think. https://www.containerstore.com/s/desks-chairs/desk-chairs/dark-blue-flat-bungee-office-chair-with-arms/12d?productId=11010849 ETA yes, the one with arms does have non scratch casters. I just checked. Edited May 18, 2021 by Indigo Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 My bad. I forgot to mention he really wanted arm rests. I’m going to try the one @FuzzyCatz mentioned. We don’t have an IKEA. I think the nearest one is in Memphis out of state. Now it’s possible there are desk chairs at a random home furnishing store like At Home but overall Im limited on in person choices - especially ones with displays. thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I got a mat for the floor so I’m not worried about the wheels marking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: This one should have the floor-safe wheels. I’m not sure. The ones with the arms come with them by default, I think. https://www.containerstore.com/s/desks-chairs/desk-chairs/dark-blue-flat-bungee-office-chair-with-arms/12d?productId=11010849 ETA yes, the one with arms does have non scratch casters. I just checked. Ohh they do have arms. But that’s a higher price point than I’m comfortable with right now so I’ll stick with the Amazon one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, heartlikealion said: Ohh they do have arms. But that’s a higher price point than I’m comfortable with right now so I’ll stick with the Amazon one. Yeah. They are kinda expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I haven't bought one, so I don't know how it holds up, but at our local Staples I have sat in one several times that is similar to the one Fuzzy posted above. I eventually need to buy a new chair for my desk, and I like that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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