[chiefsucker]

If you want something minimalist I can recommend the HÅG Capisco. It looks a little bit weird, but is really comfy once you get used to it. The chair supports active sitting which means you won’t sit in one position for eight hours straight, instead the chair will invite you to move around and try out other seating positions which will inevitably lead to more movement and stronger muscles.

https://store.flokk.com/us/en-gb/products/hag-capisco?store=...

[filleokus]

I would strongly suggest you to try it out. My experience after using it for 8 weeks was basically:

- First week: Oh, interesting chair

- Week 2-4: I can’t really find a comfortable position, constantly fidgeting with table height and chair settings

- Week 4-8: Mild pain in back, rather stand than use the chair

Then I moved office to a super normal supportive chair, which was a relief and all pain disappeared immediately.

I think of it almost like barefoot running/standing desk, you’ll have to gradually get used to it and especially if you have a weak core (I’m guessing), it might provide to little support for you for quite a while.

[hasperdi]

I second this recommendation.

HAG Capisco is not cheap, it is an investment (that will hopefully last for at least 10 years). It fixed my chronic neck pain using regular office chairs.

Before buying it, I suggest you go to a retail shop / showroom to try it.

[freeqaz]

They have a 90 day return policy and, if you live near a store (they have one in SF), you can return it to the store easily.

If you do try to return the chair, note that it's a PITA to disassemble.

[freeqaz]

Note that if you go this route, you will need to get a standing desk converter to raise your setup a few inches. I have a 30" desk and, without a converter, my knees touch the edge of my desk. And with this chair you are encouraged to swap heights a lot, which you can't do if you have a static desk.

So the price of the chair isn't the full price, since you need some additional hardware too. But, that said, it has been a transformative change for myself and when I was grinding 12-14 hours every day for months on end this chair ended up fixing my back pain. (I'd been using pretty "meh" chairs for the first few weeks)

The price may feel high but the price of physical therapy for fixing your back muscles is much more expensive. And, in our profession, your only expenses are : Chair, desk, and computer setup.

Do yourself a favor and make a conscious decision to better your health. ;)

[SZJX]

I've had it at home for a few months and it has been great, feels better than the Steelcase chair in my office.

The only imperfection is that I bought the additional headrest later, but was unable to adjust its height for some reason, so I returned it. But I think using the chair without the headrest actually fits its philosophy more, since it's easier to sit in all directions without the obstruction.

[gulbrandr]

Thank you for the recommendation and the link. I've been lucky to test it once, it is a very good chair.

What is the price?

[freeqaz]

$800 for the Capisco new. They have the "Capisco Puls" model which is a bit cheaper but I'm not sure it's as comfortable.

[moxd]

I just got the Puls. It is very comfortable, but I've never tried the Capisco. It's very sturdy and really helps me maintain a good posture while working.

I also like the fact that it's a good looking minimalist chair which is nice when you care about your interior design and not having a bulky black office chair in your house

[nextos]

Lots of chairs from the same designer of the Capisco, Peter Opsvik, are sold by Varier. They are really good.