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Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics Breathable Mesh Mid-Back Office Desk Chair with Armrests, Lumbar Support, 360-Degree Swivel, Adjustable-Height, Black

Basic
  • Mesh back

$81.51

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Specs verified October 2026

Amazon.com data updated October 13, 2026, 2:34 pm ET. Price and availability are accurate as of the time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply.

Ergo Score Breakdown

Ergo Score: 24/100

Adjustability 1/40

Armrests1/10fixed armrests: 1/10
Seat height0/6Not listed by the seller
Seat depth0/5Not listed by the seller
Lumbar adjustment0/7Not listed by the seller
Recline0/2Not listed by the seller
Tilt lock0/3Not listed by the seller
Tilt tension0/3Not listed by the seller
Advanced tilt0/4Not listed by the seller

Support 12/30

Lumbar support8/12lumbar support: 8/12
Upper back support0/4Not listed by the seller
Headrest adjustment0/2Not listed by the seller
Cushion0/5Not listed by the seller
Seat edge0/3Not listed by the seller
Breathable back4/4mesh back: 4/4

Build 11/30

Warranty0/9Not listed by the seller
Weight capacity4/6275 lb capacity: 4/6
Certifications4/5BIFMA: 4/5
Base0/3Not listed by the seller
Gas lift0/2Not listed by the seller
Owner rating3/54.3 stars from 16754 reviews: 3/5

Comfort Index

Comfort Index: 28/100

Seat cushionNot listed by the seller
Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller
ReclineNot listed by the seller
Breathable back15/15
HeadrestNot listed by the seller
Armrests0/10
Owner rating13/25

Specifications

Seat height rangeNot listed by the seller
Seat widthNot listed by the seller
Seat depthNot listed by the seller
Seat depth adjustableNot listed by the seller
Seat cushionNot listed by the seller
Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller
Back materialMesh
Backrest heightNot listed by the seller
Backrest widthNot listed by the seller
ArmrestsFixed (from Amazon listing)
Lumbar supportYes (from Amazon listing)
Lumbar adjustmentsNot listed by the seller
HeadrestNot listed by the seller
Max reclineNot listed by the seller
Tilt mechanismNot listed by the seller
Base materialNot listed by the seller
CastersStandard
Gas liftNot listed by the seller
Weight capacity275 lb
Chair weightNot listed by the seller
Overall height35.38 to 40.25 in
WarrantyNot listed by the seller
CertificationsBIFMA
Mesh backLumbar supportBIFMACurved arms

What We Like

  • It has the fifth-largest review base among home office chairs, 16,754 reviews averaging 4.3.
  • The back is mesh, which the title calls breathable.

Watch Out For

  • The arms are curved, and the spec details mark them as not adjustable in height.
  • The listing does not state a warranty length or a gas lift class.

At a Glance

The Amazon Basics pairs armrests, lumbar support and adjustable height, per its title, with a padded seat cushion.

Who This Chair Is For

  • Buyers who want lumbar support on a mesh chair.
  • Buyers who look for BIFMA on the label: the listing names it.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

  • Shoppers who want to fine-tune the fit: the Adjustability sub-score is 1, tying for the thirteenth lowest among home office chairs. The arms earn 1 of 10, and seat height, seat depth, lumbar adjustment, recline and all three tilt lines score zero.
  • Buyers who want a stated recline angle, since the listing does not state one.

Dual-wheel casters and a seat height range the listing never gives

The casters are dual-wheel. The listing does not state a seat height range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How large is the Amazon Basics chair overall?

The spec details give 26.38 inches wide and 26.26 inches deep.

How much weight is the Amazon Basics chair rated for?

275 lb is the stated rating.

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Amazon.com data updated October 13, 2026, 2:34 pm ET. Price and availability are accurate as of the time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply.