The Best Chairs With Lumbar Support

It was the lowest-priced chair here at the time of writing. An all-elastic mesh back and high-density sponge seat suit all-day use, and the casters roll on tile, wood and carpet. On recline angle it trails the group at 120°, while the Iskur V2 X reclines to 152°.

It is the only pick here with flip-up armrests; the TC500 Luxe has 5-way Omniflex armrests instead. It is the only pick here with an adjustable up/down (mesh) lumbar support; the Iskur V2 X has a built-in arch lumbar support instead. Like the MUXX.STIL, it has mesh upholstery, while the Iskur V2 X uses fabric upholstery.

The DUMOS executive's arms flip up, so it can roll closer under a desk with a low front edge. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the adult footrest chair the next step up.

Its lumbar support adjusts and a footrest slides out for breaks. The backrest reclines from 90 to 150 degrees and locks at any angle, with a retractable footrest for breaks. Its PU leather is water-repellent and wipes clean.

On recline angle it sits mid-pack at 150°: the Iskur V2 X reclines to 152°, and the DUMOS executive comes in at 120°. No other pick in this guide offers an adjustable lumbar support; compare the MUXX.STIL, which has an adjustable cushion lumbar support. When we checked, only the DUMOS executive cost less, and the MUXX.STIL cost more. If you want a confirmed weight capacity, look to the DUMOS executive instead: it is rated for 300 lbs, while this one gives no figure.

It carries a 15-year warranty, the longest stated here, but its 264 lb capacity is the lowest listed. It is the only pick here with flip-up (90°) armrests; the Iskur V2 X has 2D armrests instead. It is the only pick here with an adjustable cushion lumbar support; the adult footrest chair has an adjustable lumbar support instead.

Like the DUMOS executive, it has mesh upholstery, while the Iskur V2 X uses fabric upholstery. The MUXX.STIL's arms flip up, so it can roll closer under a desk with a low front edge. It was priced above the adult footrest chair and below the Iskur V2 X at the time of writing. There is no published recline angle figure, whereas the Iskur V2 X reclines to 152°.

It uses fabric and 2D armrests. Its widened seat has reduced edges that guide you to the centre, and breathable multi-layer fabric stays cool. The 2D armrests adjust in height and rotate.

Its 152° recline angle is the deepest here; the adult footrest chair comes next at 150°. 2D armrests is unique to it among these picks, while the DUMOS executive uses flip-up armrests. A built-in arch lumbar support is unique to it among these picks, while the DUMOS executive uses an adjustable up/down (mesh) lumbar support.

It shares fabric upholstery with the TC500 Luxe; the MUXX.STIL goes with mesh upholstery. Its price falls between the MUXX.STIL and the TC500 Luxe, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed weight capacity should compare it with the DUMOS executive, which is rated for 300 lbs.

Five-way Omniflex armrests and a wider, flatter seat set it apart. Its seat is wider and flatter than a typical racing-style chair, with quilted, breathable fabric rather than leatherette. CORSAIR's Omniflex armrests adjust in five directions.

Its 135° recline angle ranks third of 4 here, behind the Iskur V2 X (152°) and ahead of the DUMOS executive (120°). You get 5-way Omniflex armrests here, which sets it apart from the MUXX.STIL and its flip-up (90°) armrests. It shares fabric upholstery with the Iskur V2 X; the MUXX.STIL goes with mesh upholstery.

It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Iskur V2 X and the rest. The maker doesn't give its weight capacity; if that figure matters, the DUMOS executive is rated for 300 lbs.