The AmazonBasics High Back Leather Executive Chair is a great office chair for anyone in need of a high back chair with a unique look due to its nice pewter finish and comfortable padding. Its backing is also taller, which the best high back office chair should be. Even plus-size individuals can take advantage of the 275 lbs of user weight capacity.
Why We Like It – AmazonBasics High Back Leather Executive
Extra thick, comfortable padding and a high back are what the AmazingBasics High Back Leather Executive Chair offers. It’s also fairly sturdy, thanks to a high user weight capacity of 275 lbs.
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- Extra thick for better comfortability
- 275 lbs of user weight capacity
- Padded armrests
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- Lack of real lumbar support
- Cheap materials used
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Support
The AmazonBasics High Back Leather Executive Chair isn’t off to a good start with its lack of dedicated lumbar support. Despite having a fibre/plastic base, it handles user weight fairly well—up to 275 lbs, in fact. For lumbar support, you’re better off with the Yamasoro Ergonomic Office Chair .
Comfort
Comfortability, above all, is what the AmazonBasics High Back Executive Chair offers. It has extra thick, bonded leather padded seating and backing with a nice pewter finish. Even the armrests have a layer of comfortable padding. As comfortable as it might be, it can tear easily with regular use.
Adjustability
If you were hoping for an extensive adjustable office desk chair AmazonBasics is going to disappoint. Aside from smooth-rolling casters, you get access to tilt tension in the front and about 4 inches of height adjustment. Tilt controls are counterintuitive, so read the manual to make adjustments correctly.
Breathability
The Amazon Basics Home Office Chair is thick and comfortable, sure, but that hinders your body’s ability to cool off; instead, it traps heat in. And you certainly wouldn’t want that if you live in a hotter area. The Modway Veer Drafting Stool, however, has mesh on both the seating and backing to help heat dissipate.
Value
Is the AmazonBasics High Back Leather Executive Chair worth its price? To be frank: no. For starters, it doesn’t offer any dedicated lumbar support. If you’re working hours on end, being comfortable isn’t nearly as important as having a chair to offer real back support. Lastly, it’s made of cheap materials, which means you’re looking at replacing it in a year or so. For an affordable option, with lumbar support, check out the Serta Essential Mesh Low Back.
AmazonBasics High Back Leather Executive Wrap Up
The AmazonBasics High Back Leather Executive Chair serves as a lesson: comfortability cannot take the place of dedicated lumbar support. There’s just enough padding on the seating, backing, and arms to at least feel comfortable for an hour or two. Anymore than that and you might set yourself up for aching back pain.
