MARKUS

I personally think standing desks are redundant unless you are constantly on video calls, you can just stand and work at your usual desk and see if that's comfortable. At least a 24 inch FHD external monitor is a must, you can adjust the size and resolution based on your use case. If you don't care

I have a contessa chair with a mesh and it really helped a lot. Before that I was using an ikea markus chair that was still very comfortable, but was still putting a lot of pressure especially if you sit upright. Noticed a huge improvement right away, but still most important thing is to remember to

Don't go for one that looks super padded that you can sink into. In my experience, the padding doesn't last and then they become very uncomfortable. I have an operator chair that cost over 200 quid and while it doesn't look the comfiest, it still feels as firm as it did a few years ago and it forces

I have this exact setup but with an IKEA Markus office chair. No back pain but sometimes some hip pain if I do an endurance race. I feel it’s unavoidable in most setups like this. My chair base sits way more flat and no sloped back like yours then the back is basically straight up and down vs yours

I can recommend the Jin Office monitor stand with laptop holder. It's easy to install and sturdy; I'm using it for three years with no complaints. I also use IKEA's sitting+standing desk (TROTTEN), which costs less than Rs. 20K. However, it comes with a manual lever to increase or decrease the heigh

Not really. All I did was modify my Ikea Markus chair. I removed the stock wheels and installed 75cm rollerblade wheels, gaining a few centimetres of height. The chair seat is still way too short, though, and the lumbar support is too low.

My last 2 chairs were Ikea Markus and its honestly not bad. I just have nothing to compare it to, because i currently still sitting in my 2nd <mark style="background-color: #FFFB3C" class="px-0.5 rounded">Markus</mark>. I think i had both of them for like 5-8 years. You mention that you are on the heavier side so you should consider its only for people up to 110 kg. T

I tried this Ikea chair ($500) today. It also has the synchron mechanism and equally doesn't feature stiffness adjustment. The reclining felt a little too "binary" and less smooth compared to my Chinese. Then I tried the Markus and the seat+back stiffness is perfect, I don't mind the fixed armrests.

I had only Ikea Markus chair. It’s quite nice, but bottom portion gets hard and not comfy… i’d like to try chair, that has nice long back to support whole back till headrest. There’s not many that chairs :(

Ikea Markus with a memory foam pillow for your bottom (the base is kinda hard imo). The most durable chair I ever owned. I hope I don't jinx it lol