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Best office chairs rated for 400 lb and up

These chairs are rated for at least 400 lb, with heavy-duty bases, cylinders and wide seats built for the load.

All 7 that qualify, from 98 chairs compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. BOLISS High-Back Drafting Chair

    Top pick

    BOLISS High-Back Drafting Chair

    Tall drafting chair, headrest, flip-up arms, 400 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    400 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    Yes
    Mesh
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  2. BOLISS Mid-Back Mesh Drafting

    BOLISS Mid-Back Mesh Drafting

    Wide mesh drafting chair with foot ring, 400 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    400 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  3. GTPLAYER Big & Tall 400lb Wide

    GTPLAYER Big & Tall 400lb Wide

    Wide big and tall gaming chair with footrest, 400 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Gaming
    Holds
    400 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    Yes
    Mesh
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  4. DUMOS Big & Tall Mesh 500lb

    DUMOS Big & Tall Mesh 500lb

    Big and tall mesh chair with 4D arms, 500 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    500 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    4D adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  5. Steelcase Gesture

    Steelcase Gesture

    Task chair with 360° arms, 400 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    400 lb
    Armrests
    4D adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    No
    Footrest
    No
    What 8 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  6. YFO Big & Tall Mesh 500lb

    Budget pick

    YFO Big & Tall Mesh 500lb

    Big and tall mesh chair, adjustable lumbar, 500 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    500 lb
    Lumbar
    Adjustable
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  7. MALOL 400lb High-Back Mesh Chair

    MALOL 400lb High-Back Mesh Chair

    Mesh chair, 6D arms, seat depth, 3D headrest, 400 lb

    • Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    400 lb
    Lumbar
    Adjustable
    Armrests
    4D adjustable
    Headrest
    Yes
    Mesh
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

How we picked

We compared 98 chairs with real Amazon listings and kept the 7 that meet all of this:

The closest fits come first. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.

Questions

What are the best office chairs rated for 400 lb and up?

Our top three are the BOLISS High-Back Drafting Chair, BOLISS Mid-Back Mesh Drafting and GTPLAYER Big & Tall 400lb Wide. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

What should office chairs rated for 400 lb and up have?

Heavy-duty, rated over 350 lb. Every pick on this list does.

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