At the beginning of the pandemic, many of our home offices were really just our dining tables. Books and papers were contenders for the trendiest new home accessories. It was great for about a month, but the appeal of claiming the kitchen table or living room as a temporary workspace has by now lost its romantic charm. Without a foreseeable end to working from home, it's time to make the home office sustainable. The first step is finding the perfect desk or other functional workspace. The second is learning how to become more productive at home. And the last, but arguably most important, is finding a comfortable desk chair that doesn't ruin the decor.
Offices typically have comfortable, often ergonomic, chairs that are designed solely for convenience. No one has ever wanted to bring one of those monstrosities home. There's definitely a happy medium, and we've rounded up the most chic desk chairs that don't skimp on comfort and will still effortlessly blend into your stylish living space.
The Cherner Task Chair is truly a piece of American history, produced in the US and designed by Norman Cherner. The piece became particularly popular in 1961 when featured in a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.
A great chair with a classic design, Pottery Barn's Louis desk chair is the perfect low-profile option to fit in any style room. It also comes in a black finish and could easily be reupholstered for a more custom look.
Ok, so maybe it's not the prettiest. This chair's design, however, has been tweaked since its original launch in 1994 by Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf. Chadwick spent 20 years researching the science of sitting and relaunched the design with cutting-edge technology in 2016. You are sure to be comfortable during long work stints.
Luxe leather and a sleek design make this desk chair a winner in both the style and functionality categories. It also pairs great with a variety of home styles.
This beautiful dining chair secretly doubles as a desk chair. It has comfortable padding for maximal support and an easy design that feels at once traditional yet modern at the same time.
Arhaus's swivel chair is a perfect fit for the library office. Sumptuous leather and hand-hammered nail trim make this many steps above the average desk chair.
This chair from Aesthetic Decor harkens back to simple European rush designs from the early 20th century. The fabric is easily customizable to your decor, making it one of the most versatile options on this list.
For those still using the dining table as a desk, this modern-design rush seat will make a great piece for work and everyday dining. This sleek piece is designed by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Red Egg's Zen Chair says it all in the title. Lightweight with both back and arm support, this piece will double as an accent chair in the dining room or living room when you need extra seating. The color is shown in natural, but can be painted in any Sherwin Williams color.