When my partner and I moved in together, I only had one rule: she had to get rid of her netted, ergonomic desk chair. While I understand the need for back support, my background in design writing won out. I couldn't stomach the thought of having a piece of furniture that so extremely favored function over form in our beautiful city apartment.
As I scoured the internet for a more stylish alternative, I became even more disillusioned by the desk chair options. Anything comfortable enough to offer 8 hours of lumbar support had the chicness quotient of the average teenage boy's bedroom, while anything design-led was basically a glorified dining chair. That's why I was elated when I finally came across Kelly Clarkson's Louise Velvet Modern Task Chair.
The affordable, mid-century modern-inspired piece is the perfect marriage of style and substance. Its slightly curved back creates a stylish circular shape in the home office, while also cushioning the back comfortably. Similarly, the velvet material is both soft to the touch, and soothing to the eyes. Better yet, Kelly Clarkson's chair is quietly 40% off this month.
This mid-century modern desk chair has a stylishly curved shape and ultra-functional swivel capability. It is upholstered in premium velvet so it will be comfortable against the skin throughout your work day.
Though I previously wouldn't have known that Kelly Clarkson's Wayfair collection is one of the best places to buy office chairs, now I can't imagine getting one anywhere else. The combination of a great price with a beautiful design and comfort is too good to pass up.
Editor's Picks: Stylish Desk Chairs
Though I haven't yet seen anything as effective as Kelly Clarkson's desk chairs, these pieces all caught my eye. Many of them have swivel-capability, making them great alternatives if you're looking for something similar but a little bit different.
This Martha-Stewart-designed wonder is making all of our office chair dreams come true. The saddle brown polished faux later seat and nickel base look so elevated and feel so comfortable.
This highly cushioned chair has an imitation lamb flannelette cover for a cozy, boucle feel and a high-grade appearance. The U-shaped base provides comfortable support, and the thick backrest relieves spinal pressure.
We love the elegance of this swivel chair, with its white faux leather upholstery and polished brass metal frame and armrests. It is comfortable enough to support all day and still looks good when the work is done.
This handcrafted birchwood chair has an ivy-striped surface and elegant shape. It almost looks like more of a sofa than a a desk chair, making for a stylish and intentional feeling design.
This seat and back are upholstered in a soft velvet fabric complemented by the polished brass metal frame for an iconic look that looks just as good in a living room as it does in a home office.
We've been loving boucle lately, and this on-trend chair is the perfect way to tap into the style. The adjustable swivel base makes it the ideal comfort choice for days at a desk.
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