Office chairs might be the least attractive category of furniture. Too often they’re tactical in the worst way – borrowing from gaming culture and, by the looks of it, the design language of a suburban laser tag arena. Which begs the question: what might change if they took inspiration from somewhere a little more elevated? Social media, per usual, read my mind when I stumbled across a cognac faux-leather swivel chair finished with saddle-like stitching and a gleaming brass base that reminded me of the tack rooms from my horse girl days. It still ticks every practical box (a 360° swivel, five casters, a stable base, and a generously padded seat), but aesthetically, it belongs in the equestrian universe I intend to inhabit this Year of the Horse.One might assume it hails from the homeware line of a house like Hermès or Ralph Lauren. But to the surprise and delight of my wallet, this unicorn of a seat is on Wayfair as part of Kelly Clarkson's home range – and quite possibly the first office chair I’ve seen that is actually… pretty. I do believe this explains the 4.1 million views and counting on the video that introduced me to it.
Not Hermes, not Ralph Lauren, but designed by Kelly Clarkson, this fully adjustable vintage-inspired home office chair comes in seven timeless waterproof faux-leather upholsteries that clean easily and, according to reviews, look incredibly convincing. It’s rated 4.6 stars over 1,000+ reviews.
