Steelcase Amia review
A commenter discusses their experience with the Steelcase Amia as a mid-range option from Steelcase. They purchased it for their home office three years ago and have found it to be a reliable workhorse. The chair offers good lumbar support and comfortable padding, though not at the same level as the premium Leap or Gesture models. The build quality has held up well with daily use and no mechanical issues. They appreciate the straightforward adjustment controls and find the chair comfortable for 6-8 hour workdays. However, during occasional longer sessions, they notice it's not quite as supportive as they'd like. For the price difference from premium models, they consider it a reasonable compromise and a solid chair, but they acknowledge that those with back issues or who sit for very long hours might want to invest in a higher-tier model.
Pros
- Reliable over three years
- Good lumbar support
- Comfortable padding
- Build quality held up well
- No mechanical issues
- Straightforward adjustments
Cons
- Not at same level as Leap or Gesture
- Not quite supportive enough for very long sessions
- Better options exist for those with back issues
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Steelcase Amia
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