LexMod Focus Office Chair

Overall I'm very pleased with this chair. It's just what I expected and seems to be of good quality for the price. I'm a PhD student and I spend about ten hours a day in my chair, reading and writing and doing other work at my desk. This chair has improved my comfort level immensely. I have already rolled away my old faux-leather executive chair because it doesn't hold a candle to this one in comfort or features. Below I've summarized the high points and low points of this chair to help you determine if it's right for you.

The Good:

* It seems to be pretty good quality. The parts are all plastic but they're heavy-duty with a minimal number of working parts.

* It has great lumbar support. This is essential for me. A lot of so-called "ergonomic" chairs put all the emphasis on the chair's recline tension or seat cushion and leave a lot to be desire where lumbar support is concerned. This one (at least for me) has just the right amount of lumbar support without feeling awkward. Even when I lean forward to hunch over a book, or sit upright to type a paragraph, the back rest always seems to be there giving me a little extra support.

* The arm rests sit at the proper height. As my chair height set, the arm rests are just below the level of the desk, which means that they are out of the way when I'm working but just right when I need something under my arm while using the mouse or writing on the desk.

* The arm rests flip up a rare feature on a chair of this price. This allows me to roll the chair all the way under my desk if needed. It also comes in handy when I'm doing some task that requires my arms to be free and not hemmed in by arm rests.

* The chair materials are nice. Both the seat cushion and the armrests are a kind of mesh material laid over a foam pad. Already it has made a big difference in keeping my arms and butt from getting sweaty during long sessions at my desk (extra important in the Texas heat). The pad on the seat seems to be a little softer than what's found on other ergonomic chairs, so you probably won't find any problems there. Finally, the backrest itself is made of a very thin mesh material that seems comfortable and so-far durable. You'll especially like it if you tend to get a sweat back when sitting in a chair, since it breathes very well. It does have a little give, however. This has made me wonder if a heavier person (I weigh 150 pounds) might need something more substantial to provide proper support, but for most it's probably fine. I'll report back on the long-term durability of the materials if necessary.

* The wheels are just right. It's not run-away smooth but the wheels roll freely.

* All the adjustments well, all three are simple and easy to use. The adjustments allow you to tilt the recline feature, lock the backrest at whatever position, and adjust seat height. For great adjustability, you might want to splurge for a high-end ergonomic chair. This chair works for me so it's not a problem.

The Bad:

* The backrest does not recline very far. It's just about right for me when I want to lean back and read a book, but I definitely know people who would find the recline too limited for their taste.

* EDIT: IN WRITING THIS REVIEW, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE'S A RECLINE-TENSION KNOB UNDER THE SEAT. A LITTLE TWISTING AND IT WAS JUST RIGHT FOR ME. I'VE LEFT MY ORIGINAL COMMENT FOR CONTEXT: "The tension in the backrest is not as high as in the high-end ergonomic chairs I've used. In this chair, if I lean back, it tilts to its furthest position, and I weight only 150 pounds. The tension is pretty soft. This basically requires that I keep the backrest locked at all times, which works for me, since I like an upright chair, but some people may like to more easily transition between sitting upright and leaning back, without having to pull a lever every time."

* The armrests are probably a little too weak to put full weight on them every time you stand up and sit down. The chair flexes when I put even half my weight on the armrests. Maybe none of this is a problem, but it's important to note that this chair is probably not strong enough to support a heavy person using it for support when standing up and sitting down.

* The assembly instructions are almost useless but fortunately assembly itself is pretty intuitive. The chair was shipped with one sheet of paper that contained a few diagrams (and a confusing set of numbers/letters associated with the parts) but really no written description. It's not very hard to figure out but you need to have a least a small measure of common sense to put it together.

* Finally, it seems to be slightly smaller than some other ergonomic chairs I've seen. It's probably good up to 200 or maybe slightly over, but larger people may want to try out a few stores in person before making a purchase online. This sort of thing should never be held against a product in a review, since the product dimensions are stated clearly in the description. If you think you may face problems with size, try out some chairs in person, see if they work for you, and don't complain if you buy the wrong size.

I am writing this from this chair right now. It is true that there are only 8 bolts involved in assembling this chair, but due to the heavy weight of the chair's parts, I would rate it as a moderately involved task to assemble. Ideally have another person help you. It's not that it's hard--it just requires lining up heavy (duty) parts and threading bolts into the holes that match up, which is simply easier handled by two people. If you're like me and bought this chair because you have a bad back, you don't want to further strain it by tackling this project alone. Aside from that (which is not meant as a negative as much as an FIY), the chair is very well constructed, good looking, and very comfortable. It adjusts in two ways (up and down with one lever, and forward / backward tilt "lock" with another). The materials used are high quality. The ergonomics of the chair are great, and the mesh back conforms to your back and provides adequate lumbar support (due to its curved shape). The casters are smooth rolling (even on low-pile carpet like I have in my home office), and the adjustable arms are a great feature that I never knew I'd use so often (out of the way for typing most of the time, down when on calls and reading for extra support). The only ding I'd give the chair is that the seat cushioning could be a little thicker to make the chair more comfortable--but that's nit picking really. The seat cushion is made of comfortable material, and does provide decent cushioning, but given the state of my back, I will likely be adding a small pillow in the mix most days. I shopped around for a good "Herman Miller"-like chair for a while before deciding to take a shot on this one on Amazon, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. This chair feels as solid and comfortable as any of the chairs I came across in my search, but is priced about 1/4 1/8 of what many of those other chairs cost. Amazing deal on a great office chair!

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The moment I sat in the Focus chair, I immediately said "Ahhhhhhh" and again every time after that the entire evening after I put it together. I rarely feel that kind of comfort in an office chair, even though I am used to sitting in very expensive commercial office chairs at work. This is definitely a great value for an office chair. Not only is it sturdy, good looking and well-constructed, it is extremely functional, versatile and amazingly comfortable. Kudos to Lexington Modern for delivering such a great chair at an affordable price!

I ordered the Focus office chair with the leatherette seat because I loved the arms that flip completely up and out of the way and because the curve of the back seemed as if it would provide more support. I AM NOT DISSAPPOINTED! I absolutely love this Focus chair waaaaay more than another ergonomic chair that I had previously ordered and that cost $100 more! The Focus chair is very good looking, very comfortable, has excellent back support and the arms work perfectly in allowing me to scoot up to the desk with no problem. Yet, when I want to sit back and read, I pull the arms down and they are at a perfect height and angle for me. (I am female, 5'4", average build. However, I find that chairs that are comfortable for me are also comfortable for my husband, who is 6'3".) I should tell you that I am an interior designer who has frequently evaluated ergonomic office chairs for commercial clients. So, I am very aware of what an ergonomic chair should feel like and how it should function. This one does. While it does not offer all of the adjustments and other bells and whistles that a high-end commercial office chair would have, it does offer exactly what I need in an office chair: lumbar support; seat comfort with firm support and a waterfall front to take pressure off the back of the legs; flexible arms; and, NOT least importantly to me, it is a very good looking chair! This chair is much better looking than most every other task chair that I have seen in local office stores. I ordered the leatherette seat rather than the mesh seat because it had a higher rating, by other reviewers, than the same chair with a mesh seat so I assumed the construction of the leatherette seat must be more comfortable. While I am not usually a fan of "leatherette" materials, this material feels soft and looks very much like real leather so it is a non-issue for me. The contrasting top stitching around the seat is very handsome and suits the look of the chair, a nice added detail. Also of note, this chair glides relatively easily across my office carpeting, which has a pile height of average residential carpet, so I will not have to use a chair mat (which I hate).

As I previously stated, this is the 2nd ergonomic mesh back office chair that I have ordered. The first ergonomic chair, made by another manufacturer and not ordered from Amazon, had an average rating of 4.6 stars (out of 5 stars possible) by 132 reviewers so I figured I could not go wrong. Everyone raved about the chair's comfort. For $250 (which was supposedly a deep discount of the chair's original cost), I received a very average looking chair that did not fit me, did not provide any lumbar support, would not slide into the knee space of my desk because the arms were too wide, and was very difficult to move across my office carpet. Even though the first chair had many more adjustment options than the Focus chair, it was not nearly as comfortable at any adjustment setting. I am returning it, even though disassembling the chair is a real pain.

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I've been using this chair for almost 3 months and I love it. The seat is cushy and comfortable. The mesh back is great and perfect for lumbar support. I lock the back to a fixed position so it doesn't go all the way to the back to stop my from slouching. What I really love are the 2 armrests. They can be lifted up, and in fact I've been using the chair mostly without the armrests so that I can freely move around when I work.

I'm working for a well-funded startup in the bay area and at the office we've got pretty good (and much more expensive) chairs in the office. But compared to this chair, I'd say it's probable more comfortable and more ergonomic as well. The construction is very sturdy, and took me about 15 minutes to put assemble the chair. It's a great buy and I'd consider buying another one if my current chair doesn't work any more. Highly recommended!

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Like the title says, the chair seems to be of good quality. I like the fact that the arms are lightly padded and have fabric on top. Many similarly priced chairs have armrests of hard plastic. A selling point for me was also the arms ability to pivot upward, but I haven't found myself using that feature. The only caution I can offer is that at almost 6' 1" this chair is just barely acceptable at it's highest setting. It really should be able to go a good 1" higher. I would say anyone taller than 6' ought to look elsewhere.

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