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Best overall: Regent High Mesh Back Ergonomic Operator Chair Adjustable Arms Crab, £419.58 at UK Office Direct Limited. Best value: Fonz Heavy Duty 24 Hour Mesh Chair - Black, £216.78. Premium pick: ATLAS Pro Ergonomic Office Chair, £500.68.
Across the 320 matching listings we screened from 4 UK suppliers, most cost £229–£507 and the middle price is £338. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
When a member of staff reports back pain, the right chair helps, but for an employer it is only part of the answer. HSE guidance says pain or discomfort is a trigger for a fresh workstation assessment, and the chair has to be set up for that person to do any good.
The chairs above come from UK supplier feeds and all offer more adjustment than a basic task chair. The guidance below covers what to adjust, what to ask for, and where outside help and funding fit in. It is general information, not medical advice.
| # | Product | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall Regent High Mesh Back Ergonomic Operator Chair Adjustable Arms Crab | £419.58 | Details |
| 2 | Stealth Ergo Posture Chair Black Seat And Mesh Back | £434.29 | Details |
| 3 | Premium pick ATLAS Pro Ergonomic Office Chair | £500.68 | Details |
| 4 | Ergo Twist Mesh Back Ergonomic Op Chair Adjustable Arms Headrest Whelk | £394.21 | Details |
| 5 | Onyx Ergo Posture Chair Black Fabric Without Headrest With | £446.53 | Details |
| 6 | Id Ergonomic Chair - Black | £229.03 | Details |
| 7 | Nexus High Back Ergonomic Operator Chair Arms Headrest Black Fabric | £282.29 | Details |
| 8 | Best value Fonz Heavy Duty 24 Hour Mesh Chair - Black | £216.78 | Details |
1 · Best overall
Regent · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
High density cold cure foam seat. Full Mesh backrest. Synchronized tilt mechanism with anti shock function. Seat angle adjustment. Seat slide. Height adjustable lumbar support. Weight tilt tension control. Height adjustable arms. Chrome 5 star base
2
Stealth · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Suitable for heavy duty contract use. Generous seat and backrest dimensions. Contoured seat and backrest. Twin lever synchro tilt multi lock mechanism. Height & depth adjustable lumbar support. Ergonomic seat slide. Weight tilt tension control.
3 · Premium pick
Atlas · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Professional UK made ergonomic chair. compliant with DSE Health & Safety regulations. Upholstered seat with memory foam and upholstered back. Inflatable lumbar support. Heavy-duty synchronised seat slide/back tilt and tension control.
4
Ergo · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Designer mesh or fabric finish. Independent Backrest Adjustment. Adjustable lumbar support. Seat slide included. Height adjustable arms. Soft padded arms. Optional adjustable headrest. Robust frame and 5 star base
5
Onyx · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Seat slide. Contoured foam. Ratchet back height adjustment. Adjustable arms. 3 lever mechanism. Pump up lumber. Brushed aluminium base. UK crib 5 foam and fabric. Gas lift tested up to 150kg. Usage: Task 24/7
6
Id · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Featuring adjustable arms. Chromed caster base. 3 lever asynchro with torsion mechanism, with ratchet back adjustability – up and down functionality. Lumbar pump for additional comfort and support. Seat slide adjustment - 50mm. Ratchet back height adjustm
7
Nexus · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Adjustable lumbar support with pump up lumbar. Height adjustable arm with pp arm pads. Permanent contact backrest. Gas height adjustment. Seat slide and angle adjustment. Black Nylon base
8 · Best value
Essentials Executive · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Heavy duty mesh back office chair for 24 hour use and users up to 152 kg. Generously cushioned seat with a large, breathable mesh back. Height and tilt adjustable headrest. Height and width adjustable arms.
NHS seating guidance from Cambridge University Hospitals says backrests should support the curves of the spine, the seat should be deep enough to support the length of the thighs, and armrests, if fitted, should sit at elbow height with the shoulders relaxed. It also says feet should be flat on the floor, with a footrest if needed.
HSE's posture guidance adds a gap of 2 to 3cm between the front of the seat and the back of the knee, good lower back support from the seat back, and the top of the screen level with the eyes about an arm's length away.
Under the DSE Regulations, employers must assess the workstations of staff who use screens daily for an hour or more at a time, and reassess when a user complains of pain or discomfort. HSE says software alone is not an assessment: a trained assessor should review the results and make sure problems are fixed.
For home workers, HSE says employers may need competent advice, such as from a trained DSE assessor or an occupational health professional, to decide on extra equipment, and workers cannot be charged for it.
If the person has a health condition or disability, the government's Access to Work scheme can fund specialist equipment. It does not pay for reasonable adjustments the employer is legally required to make, but it can advise on them.
No chair fixes long periods of sitting still. HSE says employers must plan DSE work so there are breaks or changes of activity, and recommends short, frequent breaks, such as 5 to 10 minutes every hour, over longer, less frequent ones. The CUH guidance advises changing position regularly.
On our shortlist, the Regent High Mesh Back Ergonomic Operator Chair Adjustable Arms Crab is the best overall pick at £419.58 from UK Office Direct Limited. For a tighter budget, the Fonz Heavy Duty 24 Hour Mesh Chair - Black (£216.78) is our best-value choice.
Most of the 320 UK listings we screened sit between £229 and £507, with a middle price of £338. Trade suppliers often show prices before VAT, so add 20% if you can't reclaim it.
A VAT-registered business can usually reclaim the VAT on equipment bought for business use, as long as it holds a valid VAT invoice from the supplier. Ask the seller for one at checkout.
The picks here come from UK Office Direct Limited. Most UK trade suppliers offer next-day delivery and VAT invoices; some offer credit accounts for regular orders.
Access to Work grants can cover specialist equipment for someone with a physical or mental health condition or disability. They do not cover reasonable adjustments the employer must make by law, so the outcome depends on the case.
If standard adjustments have not helped, it is sensible. HSE says employers may need advice from a trained DSE assessor or occupational health professional to decide on additional equipment.
The DSE Regulations say a footrest must be made available to any DSE user who wishes to have one. It is often the cheapest fix for shorter staff.
No. Set-up matters as much as the chair, and HSE also stresses regular breaks and changes of activity. Make sure the user is shown how to adjust the chair.