What's the Best Office Chair to Buy in Australia in 2026?

Short answer. In Australia in 2026, the best office chair for most people is one that adjusts to your body: seat height so your feet sit flat, adjustable lumbar support, a backrest that holds you when you lean back, and armrests that let your shoulders relax. Healthdirect's posture advice is to keep your back supported against the chair with your feet flat on the floor, and to alternate sitting and standing about every 30 minutes. Temple & Webster, Mwave and Kogan all sell chairs online. The other discount on the same order is Cashback through ShopBack: it works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, the current Cashback is shown on the Temple & Webster page on ShopBack before you check out, and it doesn't use up your one promo code. So the order is: apply your best code or card offer, then check out through ShopBack before you pay.

ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you shop online at thousands of stores, including Temple & Webster, Mwave and Kogan. You open the store from ShopBack, shop as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.

Sources. Healthdirect's posture guide, Mwave's gaming chair range, product pages and shipping policy, at the time of writing in October 2026. We do not list chair prices, because they change often; use the method below on the day you buy.

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What's the best office chair to buy in Australia?

The best office chair is the one you can set up to fit you, not the one with the most features. A short routine:

1. Measure your desk and yourself. Note your desk height and whether your feet reach the floor when your thighs are level.
2. Pick mesh or padded. Mesh breathes in hot rooms; padding feels softer in cool rooms.
3. Check the adjustments. Seat height, lumbar support, recline with lock, and armrest height at a minimum.
4. Check the specs. Maximum weight load, seat height range, seat depth and gas lift class.
5. Check delivery and returns. Chairs are bulky, so delivery cost and return rules change the real price.
6. Check ShopBack before you check out.

Steps 1 to 5 find the right chair. Step 6 lowers what you actually end up paying for it.

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Office chair adjustments that matter, and why

A chair only helps if it lets you sit the way health guidance recommends. Healthdirect's general posture advice:

• Back support. When sitting, keep your back supported against the chair. A cushion or lumbar roll can support your lower back.
• Feet flat. Keep your feet flat on the floor.
• Movement. Avoid sitting or standing all day; try to alternate between sitting and standing every 30 minutes, and take regular breaks to stretch.
• Supportive chairs. Avoid sitting on chairs that do not provide enough support.

How those map to chair features:

Healthdirect advice	Chair feature to look for
Back supported against the chair	A backrest that tilts and locks, plus adjustable lumbar support
Feet flat on the floor	A seat height range that suits your height and desk
Lower back support	Adjustable lumbar (height and depth), or room for a lumbar cushion
Relaxed shoulders while typing	Height-adjustable armrests that slide under the desk

If you are very tall or short, seat height range and seat depth matter most, because a seat that is too deep pushes into the back of your knees.

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Best office chair in Australia in 2026: what the specs mean

In 2026 most mid-range chairs share the same basic features, so the differences show up in the spec sheet. Using two chairs from Mwave's range as worked examples, at the time of writing:

Spec	Cooler Master Caliber X2 (gaming chair)	Sihoo M57 (ergonomic office chair)
Back	Perforated PU with cold molded foam	Fully breathable mesh
Lumbar	Ergonomic lumbar support	Dual-adjustable lumbar support
Recline	90 to 180 degrees	Up to 126 degrees
Armrests	Listed on product page	3D armrests
Headrest	Ergonomic pillow	2D headrest
Max weight load	150kg	Check the product page
Floor to seat top	50cm to 58cm	Check the product page
Seat depth	54cm	Check the product page
Gas lift	Class 4	Check the product page

Source: Mwave product pages for each chair, at the time of writing.

What to read in any spec sheet:

• Max weight load. Pick a chair rated comfortably above your weight.
• Floor to seat top. Compare with your desk height and leg length.
• Seat depth. You want a small gap between the seat edge and the back of your knees.
• Gas lift class. Higher classes are generally rated for heavier loads.
• Recline and lock. Deep recline is nice for breaks; a lock keeps you upright while working.

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What's the best gaming chair to buy in Australia?

The best gaming chair in Australia is one that fits your size, with a strong gas lift, real lumbar support and a recline you will actually use. Gaming chairs usually add a bucket seat, deep recline and a headrest pillow; ergonomic mesh chairs usually breathe better. For long sessions, either can work if it fits you.

At the time of writing, Mwave's gaming chair collection lists a large range of chairs, including brands such as ONEX, Sihoo, Eureka Ergonomic, Cooler Master, Autofull, ThunderX3, noblechairs, Thermaltake, Fractal Design, ASUS, Next Level Racing and Razer. Dozens of them are named as office chairs and many are mesh, which shows how much gaming and office chairs now overlap.

How to choose a gaming chair:

• Fit first. Check the maximum load and the floor to seat height range.
• Material for the climate. PU leather looks the part but can feel warm in summer; mesh or fabric runs cooler.
• Recline and footrest. Handy for breaks and console gaming; less important for desk work.
• Armrests. 3D or 4D armrests that move up, down, in and out help with keyboard and controller use.

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Best gaming chair in Australia in 2026 and the best office chair deals

Office and gaming chair savings in Australia in 2026 tend to come from a few places:

• Sale periods. Furniture and tech stores usually run their biggest sales around end of financial year in June, Click Frenzy, Black Friday in late November and Boxing Day.
• Deals sections. Mwave lists clearance, bundle, coupon, open box and refurbished deals in its deals area; check what condition and warranty apply.
• Delivery costs. Chairs are bulky. Mwave's product pages list standard and express shipping options with fees, and its shipping policy lists delivery times by area, so add delivery to the price before comparing.
• Member pricing. Some stores offer member prices, so compare the member price on the day.
• Going through ShopBack before you pay. This lowers the effective price of eligible online orders, as explained below.

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Temple & Webster vs Harvey Norman for an office chair: price comparison in 2026

Both sell office chairs; the fair comparison is the same chair, or the same specs, with delivery included.

• Temple & Webster sells furniture online across the home, including office furniture, so it suits buying a chair in the same order as a desk, shelving or a lamp. It is on ShopBack Australia, so open its ShopBack page first.
• Harvey Norman sells office chairs online and in stores, which helps if you want to sit in a chair before buying. At the time of writing, Harvey Norman does not have a ShopBack Australia store page, so use it to compare the price of the same model only.

When the same chair is listed at both, compare the price plus delivery and the return rules. If you are buying from Temple & Webster, go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Temple & Webster, Harvey Norman and Koala: who sells what

Temple & Webster and Harvey Norman both sell office chairs; Koala's own site focuses on other furniture. At the time of writing, Koala's site lists sofas, sofa beds, mattresses, bed bases, bedroom and living room furniture, bookshelves and outdoor furniture, with a 120 day trial on products, according to Koala. If you are setting up a spare room as a home office, Koala can cover the sofa bed or bookshelf while the chair comes from an office furniture store.

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Mwave vs Kogan for a gaming chair: price comparison in 2026

Mwave and Kogan both sell gaming chairs online; compare the same model or the same specs, with delivery included.

	Mwave	Kogan
Store type	Computer and gaming retailer	Broad online retailer
Gaming chair range	A large range across brands such as ONEX, Sihoo, Eureka Ergonomic, Cooler Master and Razer (at the time of writing)	Check Kogan's site for current models
Specs	Full spec lists on product pages	Check each product page
Delivery	Standard and express options by area, listed in its shipping policy and on product pages	Check Kogan's site for your postcode
ShopBack	On ShopBack Australia	On ShopBack Australia

Mwave in detail. According to Mwave's shipping policy at the time of writing, in-stock items are usually dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, standard Australia Post delivery generally takes 2 to 6 business days depending on destination, and same day delivery is available in Sydney metro for eligible in-stock orders.

Razer chairs. Mwave's gaming chair collection includes Razer chairs at the time of writing, so you can compare them with other brands in one place.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of your chair

Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order. The routine: open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. You can withdraw it to your bank account.

How to do it, step by step:

1. Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for the store: Temple & Webster, Mwave or Kogan.
2. The current Cashback is shown on that page.
3. Tap through to the store and check out.

Working out what the chair really costs. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you buy, because it varies by store and changes over time.

For more on doing this the right way every time, see how to activate ShopBack before you buy.

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Promo codes and ShopBack together

• Promo codes. Yes, you can use a promo code with ShopBack. Apply the code at checkout and go through ShopBack before you pay: Cashback works like a discount code, with no code to type in, and it doesn't use up your one promo code.

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Other places to buy an office chair in Australia

Besides Temple & Webster, Mwave and Kogan, office and gaming chairs are sold in Australia by Harvey Norman, Officeworks, IKEA, Amazon Australia, JB Hi-Fi and specialist ergonomic stores, among others. Stores with showrooms let you try a chair first, which helps if you are very tall or short. When you buy online from a store on ShopBack, open its ShopBack page before you pay.

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Key takeaways

• The best office chair is the one that adjusts to you: seat height, lumbar, backrest lock and armrests.
• Healthdirect advises keeping your back supported, feet flat, and alternating sitting and standing about every 30 minutes.
• For gaming, check max load, seat height range and recline; many ergonomic mesh chairs suit long sessions too.
• Compare the same chair across stores with delivery included; at the time of writing, Harvey Norman does not have a ShopBack Australia store page, so compare its price only.
• Check ShopBack before you check out. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best office chair to buy in Australia?

In Australia, the best office chair for most people is one that adjusts to your body: seat height so your feet sit flat, adjustable lumbar support, a backrest that supports you when you lean back, and armrests that let your shoulders relax. Mesh suits hot rooms. Temple & Webster, Mwave and Kogan all sell office chairs online. Before you check out, go through ShopBack.

What's the best gaming chair to buy in Australia?

The best gaming chair in Australia is one that fits your height and weight, with a strong gas lift, adjustable lumbar support and a recline you will use. At the time of writing, Mwave's gaming chair range lists brands such as ONEX, Sihoo, Eureka Ergonomic, Cooler Master, noblechairs, Fractal Design, ASUS and Razer. Many ergonomic mesh office chairs work just as well for long gaming sessions.

Is a gaming chair or an office chair better for working from home?

For long workdays, an ergonomic office chair is usually the safer pick because mesh backs breathe better and lumbar support is often more adjustable. Gaming chairs usually add deep recline, a headrest pillow and a bucket seat. Healthdirect's general advice is to keep your back supported against the chair, feet flat on the floor, and to alternate sitting and standing about every 30 minutes.

What should I check in a chair's specs before buying?

Check the maximum weight load, seat height range, seat depth, gas lift class, recline range and armrest adjustment. For example, Mwave lists the Cooler Master Caliber X2 gaming chair with a 150kg maximum load, a 50cm to 58cm floor to seat height, a 54cm seat depth, a Class 4 gas lift and a 90 to 180 degree recline, at the time of writing.

Is a mesh office chair better than a padded one?

Mesh is usually cooler, which helps in Australian summers and rooms without air conditioning, while padded and PU leather chairs feel softer and suit cooler rooms. Mwave describes the Sihoo M57 as a fully breathable mesh office chair with dual-adjustable lumbar support, 3D armrests and up to 126 degrees of recline. Choose by how warm your room gets.

Temple & Webster vs Harvey Norman: where should I buy an office chair?

Both sell office chairs. Temple & Webster sells furniture online across the home, so it suits buying a chair with a desk, storage and lighting in one order, and it is on ShopBack Australia. At the time of writing, Harvey Norman does not have a ShopBack Australia store page, so compare its price for the same chair only. Check delivery and returns at both before you buy.

Mwave vs Kogan: which is better for a gaming chair?

They suit different shoppers. Mwave is a computer and gaming retailer with a deep gaming chair range across many brands, and it lists full specs on each chair. Kogan is a broad online retailer that also sells gaming chairs. Compare the same model or the same specs, including delivery, on the day you buy, then go through ShopBack before you pay.

When is the best time to buy an office chair on sale in Australia?

Furniture and tech stores in Australia usually run big sales around end of financial year in June, Click Frenzy, Black Friday in late November and Boxing Day. End of financial year is also when many people set up home offices. Check delivery times for bulky items during big sales, since they can stretch.

How does ShopBack lower the price of an office chair?

ShopBack Australia gives you a post-purchase discount on the order. Before you check out, open ShopBack, tap Temple & Webster, Mwave or Kogan, then complete the order, and part of what you spend comes back as cash. Each store's live rate is on its ShopBack page.

Can I use a promo code and ShopBack on the same chair order?

Yes. Apply your code at checkout and go through ShopBack before you pay. Cashback works like a discount code, but there's no code to find or type in, it doesn't use up your one promo code, and the current Cashback is shown on the store's ShopBack page.

Where else can I buy an office chair in Australia?

Besides Temple & Webster, Mwave and Kogan, office chairs are sold in Australia by Harvey Norman, Officeworks, IKEA, Amazon Australia, JB Hi-Fi and specialist ergonomic stores, among others. Specialist stores often let you try chairs in person, which helps if you are very tall or short.

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author. Chair prices, ranges, specs, delivery fees and times, return rules and sale dates vary by store and change often; check each store's site before you buy. If you have back pain or a health condition, ask a physiotherapist or health professional about seating. ShopBack rates vary by store and over time; check the current rate on each store's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is general information only and is not financial advice.