Austin Kneeling Chair - Home Office Ergonomic Computer Desk Stool For Active Sitting

I've had this chair for a few months now and use it daily. It is bearing the daily use pretty well. It was easy to assemble, and it looks really nice. The fit is perfect for tight area where my computer nook is located. I was afraid it would be too big, especially with the backrest but it is actually more compact that I expected. I find it very comfortable and had no trouble at all getting used to it. It is great for my posture, and I like the different positions it allows. I am glad I picked this particular model as I really enjoy the rocking feature as well as having a back rest. It has proven to be a perfect fit for me, not only for my needs but also for my stature (I am a petite 5'2" woman).

The function, thickness and sturdiness is good. It flex’s a little but it works. However, the cushion does hurt my butt.

I bought a nice looking but non-ergonomic office chair at the beginning of the pandemic. After two years of sitting in it for 8-12 hours a day, my back and posture were in poor shape. After seeing an ad on Instagram for this chair, I bought it on a whim, fully expecting to return it. I am now trying to figure out how to get rid of my old office chair. Ease of Assembly: I’m really not sure what other reviewers are talking about when they say it’s difficult to put together. It took me about 20 minutes and I didn’t need any tools other than the Allen wrench it comes with. It’s easier than putting most Ikea furniture together. There’s a YouTube video about assembly if you’re confused. Also, I am only 5’1, so I took the creator’s advice and put the seat cushion on backwards so my legs can reach the knee pads. The space is perfect for me. 5 stars. Pain Relief: My back was cramping during assembly because I had just worked 10 hours in my old chair. The second I sat on this chair, the pressure in my lower back was relieved. It’s so comfortable that I had to look at pictures and videos of people sitting on it because I thought I was using it incorrectly. Turns out it’s just a great chair! 5 stars. Ergonomics: Its a little higher than I normally sit, so I thought it might not work with my desk. I have an Ikea MALM desk and my hips sit just below the desktop. If I scoot in closer, my tummy pouch would be against the desk. However, I would recommend a fairly high monitor riser since your eye level may be much higher than it was before. Because I’m so high, I thought typing would be uncomfortable, but this angle actually relieves the pressure I was putting on my forearms/wrists. I was tempted to get the Tokyo chair because I thought I would need the backrest. I’m glad I went with the Austin because it looks much nicer in the home and I don’t feel the need for a backrest at all! Another 5 stars! TL;DR: 5 stars. Easy to assemble, relieves back pain almost immediately, relieves pressure on forearms/hands when typing. Generally cute and awesome. When I return to the office, I’ll bring my chair along with me.

I am not really sure if this chair would have been okay or not because I was not able to assemble it. I was missing all of the small screws which screw the knee pads to the frame. The Sleekform customer service person I spoke with was friendly and somewhat responsive, but she was not able to read or understand (email only) that I was missing these specific parts. She kept on saying that I should be able to assemble it with what I had. I'm no handyman but I saw no way to do this without having to go out and buy some screws and 'guess' what size they should be. In addition, there were some other screws which I had more of which she said I should be able to use to replace some other screws that were missing. I assume she would have been right on this (maybe) but the fact that she ignored my points about the small screws has led me to return this item and not have much confidence in the instructions (which she admitted had a mistake) or in my ability to assemble it. Customer service is email only, no phone number to call or online chat. I am a pretty positive person and rarely (if ever) give negative reviews. If someone was very handy/good at assembling/building things they could probably have made something of this chair. Kinda stinks to have to give a one-star review for a product which may have worked out okay. But if a vendor does not have customer service who can help or instill confidence, then that's just the way it is. It's also a reflection on the company and possibly the manufacturing/quality control process as well (I saw another recent review which echoed the fact of missing some parts on shipment).

This is a decent chair and I recommend it, it puts you in a more sustainable posture. It is not perfect though. The screw together construction still leaves the structure still pretty flexy. I have used an original Varier Balans chair that is also screwed together I believe, but with better stronger woodworking joints and it does not flex much at all. This is not a huge problem though and this chair has held up fairly well. The knee pad screws tend to loosen up. Keep an eye on all the screws in fact. The other thing is, the padding is quite thick and compresses more than on a Balans, and is not quite as nice. Somehow the Balans has denser pads that really are just about perfect density. However this is still fairly comfortable for extended periods. I would really love a Balans chair but they are just so expensive. This was for my 12 yo son and not sure if he would really like this style chair. He likes it though. So I would recommend it especially to try out a kneeling style chair to see if you like it. The rocker style is far better than the ones on wheels that don't rock. I had one and it just didn't work for me. But if you have a chance to use the Balans and can afford it and it fits you, it is quite amazing.

TLDR: Amazing quality chair, super comfortable/functional/looks great! Incredible company, so helpful/friendly/informative/accommodating/passionate (plus it's a women-led! Support a girl boss!). Out of all the ergonomic chair options I can't recommend this one enough!!! I could go on forever about all the things I love about this chair & my experience buying it! I knew I wanted a more ergonomic chair and did a LOT of research before deciding this was the best option so save yourself the time & take my word for it. The things that set it apart for me were: 1. Price - it's a perfect middle ground, anything cheaper & you'll sacrifice quality, anything more expensive & you're probably getting something way overpriced. 2. Quality - if you compare it's specs to others like it, it is just built better. Thicker cushions & a sturdier frame that I know will last. Incredibly comfortable. 3. Looks - not the most important factor of course but I would definitely prefer my furniture to look nice! The chair looks great! I love the high quality fabric & wood, plus it can easily be tucked away under my desk when not in use giving me some extra space. 4. Company - I really care where I buy from. I want to support companies that I admire & this is a cool, transparent company that obviously really cares about their customers & the quality of their products. Other things I like about the chair & the company: -I have a desk with a top drawer which is a problem for my regular desk chair, I can't tuck in when I work because the arms of the chair hit the drawer. With this chair though, I can sit as close to my desk as I want with plenty of room for my legs! -I fidget a lot when I sit & love that there is a bunch of ways to sit comfortably in this. Plus you can rock in it & being able to move a bit while I'm working is sooooo great. -The company is female owned & operated which is something I love to support! -I also exchanged quite a few emails with their customer support & they always responded so quickly. They were so so friendly & helpful with all of my questions, even before I bought anything! Throughout the entire process the amount of passion & care they pour into this company & their products was evident. -Assembly was fast & easy! They send you a complete assembly guide plus you can find the guides on their website along with video walk-throughs. My only drawback: Realistically this is a problem with my set up & not the chair, but if you work mainly off a laptop it is something to consider. I usually work on a laptop & now that I'm not completely slouching over the screen is a little low. I would recommend either setting your laptop up on something (a laptop stand or even just a box) or using a monitor that is at a proper eye level. I'm sure almost no one will make it this far but all I have to say is I love this chair & everyone should get one!!!

Une pièce était plus difficile à monter, mais sinon le reste est bien, la qualité. Comfortable, mais il faut effectivement un temps d'adaptation, ayant des scolioses, je sens que ca tire et je dois bouger. Ce qui est bien, c'est qu'il bascule.

Ergodinamico, he usado este tipo de silla hace años este no es tan cómodo muy duro el apoyo para las rodillas y en algún momento hay una ligera presión en las lumbares, con el sencillo que tengo no me pasa creo que es el ángulo

Definitely taking some getting used to on my back for longer periods of time but I do find it very comfortable and adaptable to moving my legs around to different angles or positions as needed. The rocking is the best feature right up there with the thickness of the cushions. I find the rocking alleviates back strain for me incredibly well. I'm also a little fidgety by nature and the rocking manages that great. I took my time shopping around before deciding to buy this sleekform model and some of the reviewers complaints about assembly worried me and delayed my choice but I'm glad I took the chance. I did not have any major issues with assembly. One of the leg holes had a bit of excess and loose wood chip that I had to break free with a screwdriver but it took little effort and if you've put together enough pre-fab furniture you know this is not that big a deal. Maybe I got lucky? Took less than 30 min to assemble. No hesitation recommending this brand and model.

This is a comfortable and pretty well designed chair, BUT for me, a 175 pound man it didn't even last 2 years before one of the metal cross pieces cracked and renders the chair useless. The other pieces (cushions, and rails) are sturdy and would probably last several year. However, they need to either use stronger braces or provide replacements if mine was the only one defective. I would be willing to purchase several more braces, if they only cost a few dollars. I still see this product on sale from several vendors, so if they are willing to sell to me, I'm interested to get a supply. My rating is based on the short lifespan of the cross-braces that hold the rails in place.