2025 has flown by and Black Friday sales are nearly here. By far the biggest sales event of the year, Black Friday is the perfect time to buy big-ticket items like one of the best TVs, a coffee machine or even home office essentials – which will be tax deductible for the 2025-26 financial year.

When it comes to office furniture, Steelcase is an established brand that makes some of the best office chairs in Australia. They don’t usually come cheap, but the quality is undeniable – and now that the year’s biggest sale season is upon us, the chair-maker has started dropping some early Black Friday deals – including an exclusive extra discount for TechRadar Australia readers that can be used across the store.

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How to choose a good office chair

If you’re completely out of your depth when it comes to shopping office chairs this Black Friday, we have a full guide explaining how to choose the best office chair.

However, if you just need a quick breakdown of what features and specs to keep an eye out for before committing to a Black Friday deal, we’ve got you covered.

Design

There are two main options here – mid-back and high-back chairs. Mid-back models support the lower back up to the shoulders, and offer more freedom of movement, while high-back chairs offer complete spinal support including the neck and shoulders, with a greater restriction on movement.

The latter is often recommended for those sitting at a desk all day.

Material

Fabric or mesh are your two main options, and we often recommend mesh for Aussies, as it provides both firm support and breathability. Fabric, meanwhile, is good for soft, padded comfort – but it can potentially get a bit sweaty in warmer and more humid climates.

You’ll also likely see some deals on office chairs that are faux leather (sometimes called PU leather or leatherette), but we’d favour fabric and mesh over it.

Lumbar support

Fixed lumbar support remains in a single, rigid position – basically a one-size-fits-most support that’s great for those of average height. Adjustable lumbar support, as the name suggests, can be raised and lowered (or moved backward and forward) to better suit the shape of your back. This means it offers a suitable fit for a larger range of body types and shapes. Lastly, Dynamic lumbar support is the best pick, as it delivers continued support as you shift in your seat.

Ultra-cheap office chairs often have no lumbar support at all, and in our opinion are best avoided – which is why all Steelcase office chairs come with some type of lumbar support.

Armrests

Most office chair deals have 2D, 3D, or 4D armrests – this determines the number of directions the armrests can be angled (up, down, backward, forward, inward, outward).

Adjustments

Perhaps the most important feature to look for when aiming for a tailored fit alongside lumbar, a good office chair will also offer the ability to adjust the seat height and depth to ensure you’re sitting correctly. Don’t assume lockable recline and tilt are included – always check the specs. Also be sure to check that the headrest, if included, can be adjusted or angled for better neck support, too.

Below is a table to check what height your chair should reach depending on your height.

A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it.