Best Office Chairs for Shared Workstations Under $500

These chairs have at least five relevant adjustability opinions with more praise than complaints. That makes them stronger candidates when different people use the same workstation, but it does not prove that every chair fits every body.

Compare seat height and depth ranges, armrest movement, lumbar placement, recline tension, control accessibility, adjustment speed, weight limits, and the return policy for the shortest and tallest intended users.

This view also limits results to models with a current listed price at or below $500. Prices can change after the page is generated, so confirm the live price before buying.

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11 products available in the US

#1
E80 Petite

MUSSO

$399.99

E80 Petite

58.9/100
22 opinions

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16 positive0 neutral0 negative
#2
Series 1

Steelcase

$499.00

Series 1

60.4/100
80 opinions

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29 positive0 neutral2 negative
#3
Ergonomic Chair Pro

Branch

$499.00

Ergonomic Chair Pro

59.4/100
49 opinions

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19 positive0 neutral1 negative
#4
Mirra

Herman Miller

$470.00

Mirra

71.7/100
167 opinions

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24 positive0 neutral4 negative
#5
Ignition 2.0

HON

$368.73

Ignition 2.0

53.6/100
20 opinions

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#6
Hyken

Staples

$154.99

Hyken

62.8/100
85 opinions

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11 positive0 neutral2 negative
#7
Doro C300

Sihoo

$299.48

Doro C300

60.7/100
70 opinions

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#8
M57-M113

Sihoo

$199.99

M57-M113

65.5/100
100 opinions

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17 positive0 neutral5 negative
#13
M18

Sihoo

$132.53

M18

60.2/100
80 opinions

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8 positive0 neutral3 negative
#14
Athena Pro V1-Black

Blacklyte

$499.99

Athena Pro V1-Black

58.3/100
65 opinions

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4 positive0 neutral1 negative
#15
MARKUS

IKEA

$389.00

MARKUS

65.2/100
196 opinions

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13 positive0 neutral10 negative