Currently I am using a cheapo Office Max chair I bought a few years ago (~$100)<p>I am looking at replacing it with an Autonomous.ai ErgoChair2 [1] within the next few weeks.<p>I work from home so buying a $1k+ chair isn't really feasible. For context, I am in my late 20's without major back problems so "cheaping out" is still a reasonable thing to do.<p>[1]: <a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-chair" rel="nofollow">https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-chair</a>
Ikea Poang with footstool. Laptop in lap. No desk. Mitigates pretty much all the ergonomics issues I've encountered over years of sitting at computers.<p>I think it works for me because of how easily I can redistribute my weight, adjust typing position, screen distance and angle, etc. Of course it also works because the high degree of control I have over my work environment. A luxury, no doubt.
Herman Miller Celle and SteelCase Leap (in storage). Just learned about the Celle and it's perfect. I recommend both if you have sciatica. You should be able to get both used and in really good condition.
Steelcase Leap. It is <i>phenomenally</i> better than any other chair I've ever had. (I sit in this chair <i>wayyyyyy</i> too many hours per day and the Leap has kept me uncrippled.)
I've had a good experience with the Aeron and Mirra 2 chairs by Herman Miller. Currently using both, as I work out of two different offices.<p>Both are pricey, but IMHO worth it.