Last updated: November 8th, 2023
Is your office chair overdue for an upgrade? Check out my list of the best office chair retailers in Melbourne. I’ve hand-picked 7 showrooms that focus on the stylish and ergonomic end of the market.
If you’re not the type to spend your Sunday trundling around furniture showrooms, I’ve also shortlisted the best direct-to-consumer office chair brands that offer rapid delivery to Melbourne Metro areas.
(Related: Best Office Chairs In Australia [Ultimate Guide]).
1. Melbourne Office Chair Showrooms.
Above: The Living Edge showroom in Melbourne is a masterclass in office design.
If you’re planning to spend more than $800 on an office chair, I recommend you start by visiting a local showroom.
1. Living Edge.
If you’re looking for a high-end office chair, start with Living Edge on Richmond Street.
As a master distributor of Herman Miller in Australia, the company offers modern, stylish, robust office chairs that don’t compromise on ergonomics.
- Address: 650 Church Street, Richmond
2. James Said.
Unmistakably bold, elegant and confident, James Said’s furniture looks, feels and is expensive. This is office furniture for Melbournians who refuse to follow the crowd.
Instead, you’ll find statuesque, strong designs that elevate the home office in your Toorak mansion, sir.
- Address: 926-930 High St, Armadale
3. Space.
Located on Church Street in Richmond, the Space showroom will appeal to those who prefer elegant, understated office chairs.
Important!
Classy minimalism is de rigueur here, as are quadruple-digit price tags. This is not a shop for price-sensitive people.
- Address: 629 Church St, Richmond
4. Rose Furniture.
I love that Rose Furniture specialises in premium – but not overpriced – office chairs.
If you’re looking for an office chair in the $700-1300 price range, visit their Port Melbourne showroom.
- Address: 211 Ingles St, Port Melbourne
5. Living Interiors.
Do you like Italian furniture? You’ll love Living Interiors.
Fine leather meets chrome bases to create sculpted office chair designs with an unmistakable Tuscan feel.
Address: 620 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
6. Melbourne Office Furniture.
A massive shop that stocks every budget office chair under the sun (as well as some premium options), Melbourne Office Furniture is your best bet if you’re looking for a reliable, sensible, everyday office chair.
Address: 14/347 Bay Rd, Cheltenham
7. Bad Backs.
With a clear tilt towards ergonomic office supplies, Bad Backs specialises in selling office chairs for people with lower back problems.
Address: 653 Queensberry St, North Melbourne
2. Direct-To-Consumer Chair Brands That Deliver To Melbourne.
Don’t have the time to browse showrooms? Buy your office via a DTC (direct-to-consumer) retailer and have it delivered to your Melbourne home. Here are my top picks.
1. Ergotune Supreme.
A great all-rounder and a winner of my Best Ergonomic Chair in Australia award, the Ergotune Supreme has no rivals in the $700-$800 price range.
You get solid ergonomic chops with 11 adjustment points, 12-year warranty and fast delivery in Melbourne Metro areas.
2. Humanscale Freedom.
Even though it was designed in 1999, it looks more modern than most chairs today. This chair is for you if you appreciate class and solid engineering.
3. Herman Miller Cosm.
Gorgeous curves and a fully automatic mechanism combine to create one of my favourite high-end chairs on the market today. If money is not an object, this should be your first pick.
By the way, if you only have a few hundred dollars to spend, I recommend you look for bargains on one of the large Australian marketplaces:
- Catch
- Kogan
- Amazon Australia
- eBay
Enjoy your new office!
Steven
Sam says:
Hi.
I am considering buying an electric standing desk. I have a large 44 inch monitor and am concerned about monitor wobble. Which desk and setup do you recommend?
Sam
Steven McConnell says:
44″ is huge – and side-to-side wobble is your biggest enemy. But most premium standing desks in Australia have minimal wobble. Search for “best standing desks in Australia – Arielle” in Google to find my comprehensive review of all standing desks – it will help you make the right decision.
Steven McConnell says:
You can buy either an UpDown Pro, KLIK, or any of the Desky or Omnidesk models – and you’ll be very happy.
Kyle says:
Hi Steven,
Great articles so far (I have read this one, the Magnus Pro, and the top desks of 2025), all in my quest to choose the best WFH desk.
When it comes to the UpDown KLIK vs Pro, would you say one is more stable than the other? Also, in terms of the frame/leg finish (black), do they both appear to have a similar look and finish?
These seem to be the main deciding point for me as I will be opting for the integrated cable management and hardwood option with either desk. The controller and speed of the desk does not bother me much at all.
Cheers,
Kyle
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Kyle, that’s what I also deliberated about for a long time. I was worried that the KLIK would wobble more. TBH they’re the same. Like all premium desks, both wobble a bit when extended near max height and loaded with a lot of equipment.
The leg look is very different, however. The Pro is much more chunky. Shape of the leg is almost square, while the KLIK’s is a more delicate rectangle. If you have a smaller space, the KLIK may be the better choice, as it will look less dominating.
Kyle says:
In terms of stability, how does the KLIK and Pro compare? Are you able to determine which is more stable/solid? I am not really concerned about the controller or speed of the motor but definitely want the most stable of the two. I was under the impression that the Pro is more stable due the “bulkier” frame but it’s hard to tell if it’s any better than the KLIK.
Steven McConnell says:
Hi Kyle, that was my #1 question when comparing these two standing desks. I was also originally under the impression that the Pro would be more stable, but my testing revealed that both are about the same.
CK says:
Great review(s) – I’m almost 40 (and no PC gaming) but just bought this desk. Would’ve liked the Steelcase Migration SE Pro but am priced out!