There are six main types of office chairs on the market, and the one you pick will be based on your usage and needs. Here are the main ones, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

● Task chairs

The most classic kind of office chair, task chairs are exactly that: Intended to slide under a wide variety of desks and perform a number of tasks. They come in an array of materials and offer various levels of support, often featuring armrests, higher backs, and wheels.

● Ergonomic chairs 

An ergonomic chair will offer superior support, often having advanced features such as headrests, customizable lengths and fabrics, and extra back support in order to reduce strain and support good posture.

● Drafting chairs 

Drafting chairs offer higher elevation than traditional office chairs, and are usually used by those in visually-oriented fields who sit at drafting tables. They also usually lack armrests, in order to provide more freedom of movement when drawing.

● Big-and-tall chairs 

Specifically for those on the larger side, big and tall chairs make sure these individuals don't have to be stuck in uncomfortably cramped quarters.

● Meeting and reception chairs  

A more modern chair, a reception chair isn’t actually designed to be worked on all day. It works well for small meetings and short spurts of productivity, and is more of an accent piece.

● Stackable and Folding Chairs 

For rooms that serve dual purpose, stackable chairs would do well. These can be stored away easily when not in use, and although they may lack all the features of traditional office chairs, you can find some fairly comfortable ones on the market right now.