At the early stages of the pandemic, I purchased a work from home office chair like just about everyone else. I bought a functional-but-not-too-expensive chair. I then ended up purchasing better wheels and a detachable lumbar support for that one. Despite the add-ons, it just was not comfortable for an 8-10 hour day. I have chronic back issues so I'm a little extra sensitive to these things. I'm also cheap so I sucked it up and kept using that chair for about 2 years until I finally decided I needed an upgrade.
I had/have a Steelcase chair at work and that one was always comfortable so that was my initial thought. That thought was quickly extinguished after seeing the price of those chairs. I mean, it's cheaper then physical therapy, surgery, etc but c'mon. I just can't justify paying over 1 grand for a chair.
This Branch chair was the most reasonable value and pretty close to the top of what I was willing to pay. It also got good reviews from respected publications, which it's hard to find a legit review thru all of the propaganda lists out there. I wasn't absolutely sure it would be an upgrade but I have been pleasantly surprised.
Very easy to assemble. The instructions are crystal clear and there are online videos on the Branch website to walk you thru it. They clearly put a lot of effort into making this as easy to assemble as possible. To be honest, that wasn't overly important to me but it was a bonus. Worth noting, I purchased another set of the Lifelong rubber caster wheels because they are just awesome. I immediately installed those rather then the included wheels as I didn't want to mess with trying to get the original casters out after being installed.
As for fit and function, it's very good. Not as good as my in-office chair that costs 3-4x more but it's just as good where it counts most. There is adjustability in the height, lean, thigh support, arms, lumbar, etc. The lumbar support is just OK. It does serve the purpose and I've been able to ditch my separate lumbar support cushion. It's not life changing but again, functions as needed. The thigh support, height and arms all appropriate for me -- I'm 6ft and a biscuit over 200 so judge accordingly. Based on adjustability range, I would imagine it would work for a pretty wide range of body types, maybe up to 6'4" and even 300lbs. Definitely would work for shorter/lighter folks.
I've had this chair for a couple of months now and no complaints or regrets. It feels like it will last many years. Overall, quite happy with the purchase and would do it again. It's the right chair at a reasonable price point for me.
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Just received the product - 1st impressions & assembly review
I spend 10-12 hours per working day in my home office, so my chair is an important item. I chose this one based on features, reviews, and price.The chair was packed well in a sturdy carton with each item wrapped separately. The shipping carton was heavy but I was able to wrestle it upstairs to my office without too much trouble. I emptied the carton and removed the packing material. Installation instructions are not included; there's a card with a QR code that you scan with your mobile phone camera. Touch the website URL that displays and you'll go to a PDF file online containing instructions.I like the fact that an Allen wrench was included, all the bolts and washers were shrink-wrapped onto a single card and clearly labelled, and there were surprisingly few of them. I needed no other tool.The description of fitting the casters was incorrect: "Push the casters in the holes with a fair amount of force (they should pop)." No, they don't pop, and pushing them accomplished nothing. I discovered after some fiddling that pressing the casters into the holes while swinging them from side to side worked quite easily though.Assembling the chair back and mechanism and dropping them onto the base assembly went without a hitch. Attaching the arms took a bit longer than expected. The instructions told me to just "insert them into the sides of the chair," but it didn't note that plastic levers had to be moved out of the way on each side to make room for them. It's not hard to figure out, but why not make my life easier and mention it?Attaching the seat cushion to the rest of the chair was the final step. You have to fit the cushion onto a frame and slide it in until it pops. It can be awkward for one person to do, and you have to do it by feel as the cushion obscures your view. The instructions say: "On the right side of the cushion hold the seat depth adjustment pull open while sliding the seat onto the chair frame." It took me several minutes to figure out what they were referring to. After you see it, it looks obvious. I advise you to study the illustration carefully for the wide, rectangular (not square) pull lever attached to the cushion base. See the last of my photographs. If that isn't pulled out, you won't be successful.As to the chair itself, it's always a weird feeling when you sit in a new, unfamiliar chair. So I'll reserve judgment until I've had a chance to get used to it. But -- 1st impressions are positive. It's comfortable, the seating position feels supportive, and the casters glide softly across my hardwood floor. If it holds up for as many years as the chair I'm replacing (maybe eight), I'll be happy.
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Jared
Easy to assemble, comfortable
Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2024Color: GraphiteVerified Purchase
Jared
Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2024
My only complaint is that when I unpacked the parts from the single box, the arms were contained in another box which was damaged and they had scuff marks on them (see attached photo). Not great when you're spending this much money on a new chair.
Overall happy with the purchase and hope it lasts a long while.
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