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Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics Classic Puresoft PU Padded Mid-Back Office Desk Chair with Armrest, Easy Assembly, Sturdy Metal Base, Wheels, 275lb Support, 26"D x 23.75"W x 42"H, Black

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$90.24

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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: 13/100

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 lock0/3tilt without stated lock: 0/3
Tilt tension0/3Not listed by the seller
Advanced tilt0/4tilt control: 0/4

Support 0/30

Lumbar support0/12Not listed by the seller
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 back0/4Not listed by the seller

Build 12/30

Warranty3/92-year warranty: 3/9
Weight capacity4/6275 lb capacity: 4/6
Certifications0/5Not listed by the seller
Base2/3metal base: 2/3
Gas lift0/2Not listed by the seller
Owner rating3/54.2 stars from 40566 reviews: 3/5

Comfort Index

Comfort Index: 12/100

Seat cushionNot listed by the seller
Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller
ReclineNot listed by the seller
Breathable backNot listed by the seller
HeadrestNot listed by the seller
Armrests0/10
Owner rating12/25

Specifications

Seat height rangeNot listed by the seller
Seat width19.5 in (from Amazon listing)
Seat depth17.75 in (from Amazon listing)
Seat depth adjustableNot listed by the seller
Seat cushionNot listed by the seller
Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller
Back materialNot listed by the seller
Backrest heightNot listed by the seller
Backrest widthNot listed by the seller
ArmrestsFixed
Lumbar supportNot listed by the seller
Lumbar adjustmentsNot listed by the seller
HeadrestNot listed by the seller
Max reclineNot listed by the seller
Tilt mechanismtilt control (from Amazon listing)
Base materialMetal (from Amazon listing)
CastersNot listed by the seller
Gas liftNot listed by the seller
Weight capacity275 lb (from Amazon listing)
Chair weightNot listed by the seller
Overall height38.25 to 42 in (from Amazon listing)
Warranty2 years
CertificationsNot listed by the seller
PU padded seatMid-backMetal baseArmrestTilt control

What We Like

  • More owners have reviewed it than any other home office chair.
  • The spec details name a padded PU seat on a metal base.

Watch Out For

  • Adjustability scores 1, tying for the thirteenth lowest among home office chairs: the armrest supplies that point out of 10 and every other line sits at zero.
  • The Comfort Index is 12, tying for the third lowest among home office chairs.

At a Glance

Amazon Basics' Classic Puresoft is a padded PU mid-back desk chair with an armrest and wheels.

Who This Chair Is For

  • Buyers who like exact seat figures: the listing gives a seat 19.5 inches wide and 17.75 deep.
  • Shoppers who see a protection plan as cover: the listing gives the warranty type as a Furniture Protection Plan, stated as 2 years.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

  • Anyone who needs lumbar and back support will see a Support sub-score of 0 here, tying for the lowest among home office chairs, with lumbar support (12 points) and all other lines at zero.
  • Buyers who set tilt tension by feel: the listing does not state that control.

Puresoft overall height range and tilt control

Overall height runs from 38.25 to 42 inches, and the tilt is described as a tilt control. A recline angle is not stated in the listing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What weight limit does the Puresoft chair list?

The listing gives a limit of 275 lb.

What does the Puresoft title say about setup?

It lists easy assembly.

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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.