Customer Reviews for Staples - Hyken XL Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Big & Tall Chair (ST63145) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic value and all day comfort
on March 23, 2014
Posted by: Paula K.
I suffer from lower back problems and so sitting at a desk all day always represents a major challenge for me. So when I had to start working from home regularly I start the hunt for a chair that would help make the process manageable. I went to all the largest office supply stores in the area and the furniture stores too and spent ages sitting for extended periods in every seat I could find. I keep lists of all the ones that made my short list and went back many times. Many of the big loafer chairs that seemed comfortable at first really didn't prove that comfortable once I had narrowed it down to a few and gone back to spend more time in them (and yes I did get some strange looks in some stores for spending so much time sitting in chairs!) Given what a big deal it was for me and how much time I plan to be spending in a seat I was ready to spend as much as it would take for a chair over a thousand if necessary. But in the end there were a couple of things it came down to; good lumbar support good back and forth adjustment and proper head support. I was absolutely amazed after all my trials that it came down to this one chair as it just didn't seem expensive enough to be the best. As it was so inexpensive I decided it couldn't hurt to just buy it give a try for a while and by another if it didn't work out. So a month later and I am happy to say that it is a great chair to live with all day every day I feel comfortable and relaxed even after extended periods at my desk so it has met all of my expectations. Given all that it is such an amazing bargain and so I felt fully justified having a proper review so others can benefit.
This chair is the most comfortable desk chair I've ever had! It has good posture support and tilts back easily when I want to lean back. It also has a great mesh that doesn't get hot. Its small enough to fit in a tight spot and still support a rather large person. The base is super strong and the headrest is adjustable for different height people. There's even a lumbar support you can adjust! The chair spins easily and the wheels are sturdy enough to roll easily on my carpet. Overall an excellent chair!
The mesh seat and back are as comfortable as a lawn chair offering excellent support. This chair is superior to the mesh chair I replaced (10 years old) which had sagged to rest on seat frame support bars the last year or so.
We bought our computer chair primarily because my wife needed a neck rest while using her computer. The chair not only provides comfort for her neck but it has proven to be comfortable for her back as well. This chair is made of a of what Staples calls a technical mesh material that is light and very strong. Because it is light the chair is easy to maneuver and well balanced while changing positions. We also like this Staples Hyken chair because it enough for the arms to fit under our old fashioned desk we use for our computer.
The chair is very comfortable I like the head rest it seams to remind me to sit back since I can feel it on my neck. I would like the arm rest to go up higher. The back support is great. I did need to buy a seat cushion to help support my lower back. Though this is a personal preference and some might not need this.
If you can't shell out the cash for a Herman-Miller aeron chair. This is the chair for you. The mesh is comfortable to sit in for hours. No sweaty butt or back. The lumbar support is great. And if you need to lean back and rest the head rest is there for you.
A comfortable chair with all the features you would expect from an ergonomic chair including lumbar support and adjustable arms to help establish the perfect sitting posture. The chair also has the ability to tilt back and lock position into place. The headrest is not entirely comfortable but is a welcome addition particularly while tilting back and relaxing in the chair for a short while. The mesh construction means it is very breathable choice that won't leave you all sweaty after long periods of sitting at your desk. In my opinion I found no difference in the quality of the mesh material with that of other similar chairs that cost over $500. Overall a great choice if searching for an affordable ergonomic mesh-style office chair and one that is quite easy to assemble. I advise people to visit a store to try before buying to make sure it's suitable for your height - after all the purpose of an ergonomic chair is to insure you are sitting correctly.
The chair was purchased for a home office. The primary concern was the ergonomics of it since my wife would be using it to telework. She loves the lumbar support on the chair. It was easy to assemble (less than 45 minutes) and the directions were easy to follow. The chair fits right in with any office environment. It seats comfortably and the head rest is a nice addition.