Best kneeling chair

A kneeling chair is an essential furnishing for any office or home.

Kneeling chair
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Every modern home or office should have a kneeling chair. Why? Well, not only are they ever-so chic, but they are also a great tool for maintaining posture throughout the working day, whether you're WFH or in the workplace. Aligning your back, shoulders, and neck, the kneeling chair keeps your core engaged as you work, meaning you won't slump and your metabolism won't diminish as much as it does with a regular chair.

To help you find the best choice for you, we selected a range of the best kneeling chairs you can find, each with their very own quirks and benefits. While all our picks are great, we do have a favorite, namely the SLEEKFORM Kneeling Chair, which is both understated, comfortable, and easy to use. Of course, you may have other criteria in mind, in which case, read on!

Best overall

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SLEEKFORM Kneeling Chair

Adjustable and versatile

This kneeling chair comes with casters for easy transportation. 

Pros:

  • Plenty of padding
  • Adjustable 
  • Casters for easy transportation

Cons:

  • Not for anyone under 5'2" or 6'6"

The SLEEKFORM Kneeling Chair can support up to 265 pounds in weight and is suitable for anyone between 5'2" and 6'6". The adjustability of the seat angle will make it easy to find the right position for you, and the 4-inch thick padding is great for adding support. 

Best for back pain

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DRAGONN Ergonomic Kneeling Chair

A great ergonomic option

The tilted seat prevents you from slouching and saves you from poor posture.

Pros:

  • Keeps your spine aligned
  • 21 to 31 inches
  • Comes on locking casters

Cons:

  • Not suitable for those over 250 pounds

If you're considering a kneeling chair because of back problems, the DRAGONN Ergonomic Kneeling Chair is a top choice. It is designed to maintain an upright posture, similar to that of standing, but from a seated position. It also has great padding for prolonged desk use. The casters are lockable and mean this is also a portable option that can easily be stowed under desks or moved around an office. 

Best budget

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UPSCALE DECOR Ergonomic Chair

Affordable, with a modern design

This budget option supports up to 300 pounds and is easily adjusted with a turn lever. 

Pros:

  • Supports up to 300 pounds
  • Lever-adjustable
  • Super affordable

Cons:

  • Not the most padded

Most kneeling chairs are pretty expensive, but the UPSCALE DECOR Ergonomic Chair actually comes at not such an upscale cost. It supports up to 300 pounds of weight and can adjust from 22 inches to 28 inches. This kneeling chair is also on casters, but the padding isn't the thickest, so you may struggle with prolonged use. 

Best high end

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Varier Variable Balans Original Kneeling Chair

Includes a scratch-resistant soft tape for your floor

Constructed of high-quality wood and can rock as needed. 

Pros:

  • Flexible wood design
  • Rocking function 
  • Original Scandinavian design

Cons:

  • No casters

It may be the most expensive model in our option, but the Varier Variable Balans Original Kneeling Chair includes a scratch-resistant soft tape for your floor and has the original Scandinavian design of the rocking chair. It's made of high quality and flexible wood and can rock to move with your body while you work. 

Most stylish

Master Massage Comfort Wooden Kneeling Chair

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Master Massage Kneeling Chair

Beechwood and cinnamon tones come together for the utmost in style

Relieves neck strain and makes a statement.  

Pros:

  • Easy to move
  • Lightweight
  • Relieves knee pain

Cons:

  • Can't rock
  • Color may not suit all tastes

Nothing says "chic" quite like a cinnamon kneeling seat. Keeping your spine in the right position, this Master Massage Kneeling Chair is constructed from beechwood with durable PVC vinyl upholstery. Sizing in at 13 by 13 inches, it weighs 14.8 pounds and has a manually adjustable seat. Complete with wheels, it makes for a trusty work chair as well as one to use at home.

The verdict

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Well, there you have it. We selected our top kneeling chairs so that you don't have to. By this stage, we imagine you have a chart-topper in mind, but if not, don't sweat – we've summarised accordingly.

Our all-time favorite, the SLEEKFORM Kneeling Chair, is a comfy and easy-to-move choice that performs. That said, we do have some other very worthy runners-up...

Make back pain an issue of the past, with the DRAGONN Ergonomic Kneeling Chair. On a budget? Go for the UPSCALE DECOR Ergonomic Chair. Happy to part with a little more and won't compromise on quality? It has to be the Varier Variable Balans Original Kneeling Chair. And finally, if style's your raison d'être, you will love the Master Massage Kneeling Chair.

Millie Fender
Head of Reviews

Millie joined the Real Homes team in 2021 after working at TopTenReviews as a Staff Writer. Formerly our Small Appliance Editor, she is now Head of Reviews and is constantly making sure that we are reviewing the latest and greatest products for our readers. 

Millie passed our five-step certification process to become a verified customer advisor on coffee machines. As a baking enthusiast, Millie’s job at Real Homes is the perfect excuse to cook up an endless supply of snacks. When she’s not in the kitchen though, she loves knitting and exploring London's top food markets.