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Best office chairs for tall people

Tall people need a high seat, a seat deep enough for long thighs and a back that reaches the shoulders. Most standard chairs stop short.

Top 10 of 14 that qualify, from 98 chairs compared. Closest fit first.

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  1. ELABEST X100

    Top pick

    ELABEST X100

    Big and tall mesh chair, footrest, 3D lumbar, 5D arms

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Lumbar
    Adjustable
    Armrests
    4D adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    Footrest
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  2. Office Star DC Series Drafting Chair

    Office Star DC Series Drafting Chair

    Mesh-back drafting chair with lumbar and foot ring

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    Footrest
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  3. BOLISS High-Back Drafting Chair

    BOLISS High-Back Drafting Chair

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

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    400 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    Yes
    Mesh
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  4. BOLISS Mid-Back Mesh Drafting

    BOLISS Mid-Back Mesh Drafting

    Wide mesh drafting chair with foot ring, 400 lb

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    400 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  5. Boss Office Products B1615 Drafting Chair

    Boss Office Products B1615 Drafting Chair

    Armless drafting chair with foot ring

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Armrests
    None
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    No
    Footrest
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  6. DUMOS Big & Tall Mesh 500lb

    DUMOS Big & Tall Mesh 500lb

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

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    500 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    4D adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  7. Steelcase Gesture

    Steelcase Gesture

    Task chair with 360° arms, 400 lb

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    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
  8. Staples Hyken

    Staples Hyken

    Tall-back mesh task chair with lumbar, 250 lb

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Holds
    250 lb
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    Yes
    Footrest
    No
    What 7 reviews say
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  9. Sweetcrispy Tall Drafting Chair

    Budget pick

    Sweetcrispy Tall Drafting Chair

    Counter-height drafting chair with foot ring

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Fixed
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    No
    Footrest
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon
  10. amseatec Leather Drafting Chair

    amseatec Leather Drafting Chair

    Tall leather drafting chair with flip-up arms

    • Tall back and seat for a tall frame
    • Ergonomic, built for long days
    Style
    Ergonomic
    Lumbar
    Built in
    Armrests
    Adjustable
    Headrest
    No
    Mesh
    No
    Footrest
    No
    PriceToday's price on AmazonView on Amazon

How we picked

We compared 98 chairs with real Amazon listings and kept the 14 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 for tall people?

Our top three are the ELABEST X100, Office Star DC Series Drafting Chair and BOLISS High-Back Drafting Chair. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.

What should office chairs for tall people have?

Tall back and seat for a tall frame and ergonomic, built for long days. Every pick on this list does.

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