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Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics Low Back Office Chair, Breathable Mesh, Height Adjustable, Padded Seat, Rolling Wheels, Swivel, Back Support, Sturdy, 21.25" D x 22.5" W x 38" H, Black

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  • Mesh back

$57.26

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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: 15/100

Adjustability 0/40

Armrests0/10Not listed by the seller
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 4/30

Lumbar support0/12no lumbar support: 0/12
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 rating3/54.4 stars from 21154 reviews: 3/5

Comfort Index

Comfort Index: 30/100

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
ArmrestsNot listed by the seller
Owner rating15/25

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
ArmrestsNot listed by the seller
Lumbar supportNo lumbar support
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 (from Amazon listing)
Gas liftNot listed by the seller
Weight capacity275 lb
Chair weightNot listed by the seller
Overall heightNot listed by the seller
WarrantyNot listed by the seller
CertificationsBIFMA
Mesh backLow backSwivelRolling wheelsBIFMA certified

What We Like

  • Mesh forms the back, which the title calls breathable.
  • Only eight home office chairs are priced lower.

Watch Out For

  • The spec details say it has no lumbar support, although the title mentions back support, so that 12-point line is zero and the Support sub-score of 4 ties for the fourteenth lowest among home office chairs; cushion, upper back support, seat edge and headrest adjustment also score zero.
  • The listing does not state armrests.

At a Glance

The low-back Amazon Basics chair pairs a mesh back with a padded seat, rolling wheels and a swivel.

Who This Chair Is For

  • Buyers who go by the volume of owner feedback: 21,154 reviews average 4.4, and only two home office chairs have more.
  • Shoppers who want a padded seat on a low-back frame: the spec details give a padded cushion.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

  • Sitters who adjust their chair through the day: Adjustability is 0, a tie for the lowest among home office chairs, with every line at zero.
  • Sitters who need a tension control for the tilt: the listing does not state one.

Low-back Amazon Basics casters and tilt specs

The casters are given as rolling caster wheels. The listing does not state a tilt type or a seat height range, although the title calls the chair height adjustable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the low-back Amazon Basics chair's overall footprint?

Overall it is 22.5 inches wide and 21.25 inches deep.

Which certification does the low-back Amazon Basics chair list?

The listing names BIFMA as its certification.

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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.