Are you looking for the best chair for digital artists? Nowadays, working from home isn’t uncommon. But it also means that you need to have the right type of furniture and tools for you to be effective. As a digital artist, your chair is just as important as the rest of your tools. Back pain caused by a bad chair can be your undoing as a creative. You may find that you want to spend less time at your station.
In this article, we take a look at some of the best chairs on the market today for digital artists. We will look at what attributes it should have, and those that it shouldn’t have. We look at the type of construction that supports you adequately and also what you should be avoiding. The chairs we will review are of varying styles, comfort levels, and price. Let’s take a look, shall we?
Do you need a quick list, so you know what to look for in a good chair for a digital artist? There are a few features that you will need to keep in mind. One of those in the comfort of the chair. This means checking on the construction of the chair, the material used to make it, and how it is shaped. You want to look for an ergonomic chair that will support your back properly.
Also, look for how adjustable it is and if it will bring you close enough to the desk as you need to be. As a creative, you probably have a keen eye for the way things look, so you probably want to make sure that you are happy with the way that it looks. Nowadays there are many designs so you will need to be deliberate about what you choose.
TOP PICK
We have done our research, and found our top pick, to be the Secretlab Titan. Most users give this chair a total thumbs up. We like it because it is comfortable and gives your back the support that it needs as you sit at your desk. This is an important feature in a chair for a digital artist, who may be spending hours at their desk. Let’s take a look at this chair in detail as well as others.
Our Reviews
Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic Chair
Herman Miller has a reputation for making chairs that are comfortable and durable. It has a tilting function, along with a tilter limiter that will let you lock the chair in one of three positions, depending on which one works best for you. It has armrests that are fully adjustable so you won’t need to worry about them being in your way.
Pros
- It's sustainable as it is made of recycled material
- It is a design classic
- It’s a comfortable chair
- It's durable
CONS
- It is on the higher end of pricing
Secretlab Titan
This is a classical gaming chair, that you may write off for the typical gaming looks before you see it. It’s classical in that it has a high back, and will cradle your body as you sit in the chair for long periods, even hours. It uses class 4 hydraulics, to safely lift and lower the chair. The full-length ergonomic backrest also reclines to a point where you can have a siesta if need be.
Pros
- It is comfortable
- It is spacious
- It can be fully reclined
- It has a high backrest
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CONS
- It's on the high end of pricing.
- It's chunky and may not fit well in a small space
Steelcase Leap Fabric Chair
This chair has a good back and seat combination. They are both well-cushioned and will keep you comfortable as you work. also, it can be used by various age groups, making it a great asset in a public space. It’s designed to get rid of the discomfort that can exacerbate back pain such as sciatica which can cause you to want to stop all that you’re doing. The armrests on this chair can be lowered and raised, making it easy to use the chair regardless of your preference when it comes to armrests.
Pros
- It has an ergonomic design that mimics the movement of your spine thereby keeping you comfortable at all times.
- You can easily move the chair, thanks to the casters
- The armrests can be adjusted to your preferred height
- The cushions are comfortable.
CONS
- It is upholstered in fabric that can easily get dirty
- It's on the higher end of pricing
Sleek form Atlanta kneeling chair
This is a unique looking chair, that is a bit unorthodox but is designed to be comfortable and therapeutic. It is unconventional in that it doesn’t have a backrest. The point is to kneel on the chair. You can customize the height from 21inches to 28inches. The s-shape design helps relieve lower back pain. The cushions are 4 inches thick and upholstered in leather.
Pros
- The lack of armrests means that there isn’t much obstructing you as you work.
- It is affordable
- Its an ergonomic design and a better alternative especially if you usually work standing or at a tall desk
- The design is meant to help reduce back pain
- The cushions are comfortable.
CONS
- It's not a good buy if you usually work for long periods
- It can be hard to get used to
- It is hard to use if you have joint pain in the knees especially
Ballo stool
At first glance, this stool looks like a mushroom. The design is stylish and contemporary. It will almost feel like you are sitting on a ball. It is made of eco-friendly materials. The domes are filled with air and are non-slippery as well as dimpled. The design is made to give comfort and relief to your back as long as your sitting posture is correct.
Pros
- it is eco friendly
- it has a contemporary design and will look artsy in just about any space
- the domes are non-slip
- the stool is lightweight
- the materials used are durable
CONS
- because it is filled with air, it can get punctured
- it can be difficult to get used to, especially if you are of heavy build.
Final Thoughts
As a digital artist, you may find yourself spending a lot of time at your desk. This is why it is important to make sure that you get a chair that is comfortable and also healthy. Unfortunately, a little back pain now may lead to more serious health problems in the long run, which you do not want to be dealing with. You would rather invest in a good chair, now.
You want to make sure that the chair that you get, allows you to lean forward, and lean back, with all the necessary support. Check on how easy it is to adjust the chair, if at all. Armrests are great but they can get in the way. So check on how well they can be adjusted, if at all.
You also want to make sure that your new chair fits in with your desk well enough to get you close to your work. you never want to have to be stretching over or leaning to get to your desk. We still recommend the secret lab titan. This is also because of its adjustment abilities and versatility. Even though it may cost you a little more than other chairs, we believe that it’s worth every penny. It’s spacious and almost hugs the person sitting in it. Happy shopping!
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