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My $150 Alera Elusion (Staples) is 11 years old. Padding, controls, hydraulics are still 100%.I recently bought a second one for home and the build quality is still the same. I recommend this chair to everyone who doesn't want to spend over $400.
TahinWorks in r/sysadmin
April 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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I’d recommend the Alera Elusion Series Mesh. I sit in an office chair for 10+ hours a day for work and have had this chair for almost 10 years. As comfortable as a Herman Miller, a fraction of the cost.
Noeheavyarms in r/SpaceWolves
March 29, 2026 at 6:39 AM
1
I had a similar issue with my knees. The Alera Elusion Series Mesh Mid‑Back chair (about $119) has a neat adjustable seat‑depth dial and a roomy seat pan, so you can get that finger‑gap you want. It also leans back a bit for better circulation and the mesh keeps you cool. Definitely worth a look if
...japoeder in r/Ergonomics
March 20, 2026 at 9:03 PM
1
I get the seat‑edge issue too – it’s a pain when you’re shifting around the guitar. Look for a chair with a rounded front edge and mesh back so it breathes. I’ve been using the Alera Elusion Series Mesh Mid‑Back Multifunction Chair; it’s got a nicely contoured seat, decent lumbar support and stays c
...japoeder in r/Ergonomics
March 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
1
Alera Elusion is what I have at work, same chair, 8 years. I remember when we purchased we tried out maybe 6 different chairs. No matter how comfortable it is I still make sure to get up and "do something else" often though. What I really like is the firmness of the mesh back. It's not bulky either,
...gradeAjoon in r/graphic_design
April 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
1
For 10 years I've used an Alera Elusion office chair I got at amazon. It has a forward tilt mechanism that cants the seat slightly forward. Note that the whole seat cusion/seat back tilts forward as one unit. I LOVE that feature. Like I said - 10 years, 10+ hours a day every single working day in th
...sygibson in r/Ergonomics
August 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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