We’ve had plenty of fun testing fancy, high-end office chairs over the years, but the brands that truly impress us are the ones that can produce something pretty close to the same quality for a fraction of the cost. Enter Vari and Branch Furniture, two relatively young brands whose products we’ve covered every time there’s a new release. Unlike premium brands like Herman Miller and Steelcase, they’ve managed to build entire lineups of chairs that largely cost less than $500. And despite that price ceiling, both Branch and Vari have made some of the best office chairs we’ve sat on.
Now, because these two brands have similar products and price ranges, it can be a bit difficult to determine which one is going to serve your needs best. Without a doubt, we’d be willing to recommend either of them on their own, but if you’re stuck between the two, here’s a closer look at Vari and Branch.
