Mesh Chairs

A mesh office chair is the cooler, lighter alternative to padded fabric or leather chairs: the seat back is woven mesh that breathes, doesn't absorb body heat, and forms to the back's shape under tension. Aosom UK, Cheap Furniture Warehouse and Cherry Lane Garden Centres between them cover £11-£710 across the range. Mesh quality is the main spec to focus on; cheap mesh sags within 18 months and sometimes tears at the frame attachment. Quality mesh holds tension for 8-10 years and provides genuine lumbar support. The seat itself can be foam-padded (warmer but more comfortable for longer sits) or full-mesh (cooler, less comfortable past 4 hours). Look for proper lumbar support (height adjustable, not just a fixed pad), 4D armrests, seat-depth adjustment, and a 5-star caster base. Mesh chairs suit warm offices and summer weather; in colder rooms the breathability that's a benefit in summer becomes a cold feeling in winter.