Updated October 2026
Best mesh office chairs
Mesh backs let air through, so you don’t heat up over a long day, and they flex to follow your back.
These are the best mesh chairs in our database for an average-height person.
Personalize with the quizNo. 1
Herman Miller Aeron (Size B, medium)
Seat 16–20.5″ · 350 lb
- Seat height 16–20.5″ covers your 17.5″; seat depth 16.75″ suits you (≤ 18″)
No. 2
Herman Miller Aeron (Size A, small)
Seat 14.75–19″ · 300 lb
- Seat height 14.75–19″ covers your 17.5″; seat depth 16″ suits you (≤ 18″)
No. 3
Steelcase Series 1
Seat 16.5–21.5″ · 400 lb
- Seat height 16.5–21.5″ covers your 17.5″; seat slides to 15.5″ (you need ≤ 18″)
No. 4
Herman Miller Aeron (Size C, large)
Seat 16–20.5″ · 400 lb
- Seat height 16–20.5″ covers your 17.5″; seat depth 18.5″, just over your 18″
No. 5
Branch Ergonomic Chair
Seat 17–21″ · 275 lb
- Seat height 17–21″ covers your 17.5″; seat slides to 18″ (you need ≤ 18″)
No. 6
Sihoo M57
Seat 18–21.75″ · 330 lb
- Seat height 18–21.75″, within an inch of your 17.5″; seat depth 18″ suits you (≤ 18″)
No. 7
Steelcase Series 2
Seat 16.5–21.5″ · 400 lb
- Seat height 16.5–21.5″ covers your 17.5″; seat slides to 14″ (you need ≤ 18″)
No. 8
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro
Seat 17–19.75″ · 275 lb
- Seat height 17–19.75″ covers your 17.5″; seat slides to 16.75″ (you need ≤ 18″)
What to look for
- Mesh seats feel firmer than foam. If you prefer soft, look for a mesh back with a cushioned seat.
Ranked by our fit score, which compares each chair's published dimensions and weight to the answers above.How we match. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.