Office Hippo Ergonomic Chair Office, Computer Chair for Home, Orthopedic Office Chair, Wheels, Swivel, Black
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Physio Approved Ergonomic Backrest SupportDesigned for extensive use, this heavy duty office chair is extremely adjustable and offers a deep cushioned moulded back and seat. The design, shape and adjustable features of this chair have been approved for office use by a certified physiotherapist (Certificate of Compliance, HCPC reference: PH56782, 05/01/2018) | Simple Self-AssemblyInstructions for assembly are provided in the delivery box. | 2D Adjustable Armrests and Torsion ControlThis chair has a number of adjustable features including height and width adjustable armrests and torsion control to control seat tilt tension. |
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Heavy Duty Office ChairThese heavy duty office chairs can accommodate users weighing up to 24 stone suitable for 24 hours of continual use. | Class 4 Adjustable Gas LiftThe seat is height adjustable and sits on a sturdy nylon base. Both the base and nylon castors swivel. | FunctionalityAsynchro recline (independent seat and back recline), 2D adjustable armrests, height adjustable seat, ratchet (height adjustable) backrest, seat tilt (including forward tilt), torsion control (tilt tension). |
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Height Adjustable BackrestThe ratchet back mechanism allows you to find the most comfortable height for the backrest, this is particularly important if you are a taller person. | Colour and Material OptionsCombining comfort and design these orthopaedic desk chairs are available in a stylish black leather faced finish or a range of fabric colours to match your office decor. | Adjustable Forward TiltAn adjustable forward tilt helps spread pressure on the body when seated and encourages healthy blood flow to the lower body. |
| Dimensions: | 109 x 65 x 67 cm; 23 Kilograms |
| Model: | OHS0040BK |
| Colour: | Black |
| Manufacture: | TC Group |
| Colour: | Black |
Excelle
Easily assembled although heavy to carry upstairs, even in bits, and very comfy. It’s absolutely solid so I’m expecting it to last a long time. It’s used for long periods every day.
Recommended
Sturdy solid chai
Well worth the money.j have spent a fortune over the past few years in “cheaper” chairs. Should have just got this to start with. It’s sturdy. No clunking or clicking. And it’s comfortable as it can be adjusted in so many ways. I was dubious about the arms as I never found a chair with arms I was happy with… But these are fine. But just as easy to leave them off if you don’t want them. I use my chair a lot …my main chair all day. And it’s is still comfortable at the end of the day.
Easy to assemble, very sturdy and extreme comfo
After doing some research on office chairs for months, I decided to go with office hippo as it seemed like one of few reputable brands. Lets face it a lot of these chairs look exactly the same so I searched for 24 hour use, ergonomic and one that can take a lot of weight as I am a stocky guy. I took a plunge on this chair as it ticked all the boxes and seemed to have the deepest seat cushion I could find and was reasonably priced to expect quality but not into the 600/700+ range which is what a lot of companies pay for office chairs. Well it arrived and was well packaged. When buying these assemble yourself chairs you are always scared its gonna be a nightmare to assemble like my previous Argos chair was, but I had finished building the chair within 20-30mins. Honestly I think it is one of the most comfortable chairs I have ever sat in. Its better than any chair I have ever had at work due to the deepness of the seat cushion, firmness and adjustability. Most chairs dont actually support your back, but within a couple of minutes I was able to dial in just the right settings that would let me feel really comfortable and supported, but yet with good posture. As a music producer, I need a chair that I can sit in for long periods and posture is so important so we don’t create back problems, I am very confident that this chair will outdo any chair you have sat in for posture, comfort and support. The build quality is great with 90% of the chair being solid heavy metal with plastic only where it makes sense. It feels built like a tank and like it will last a long time. Overall I’d give this chair 10/10 because if you spent 500 more, you’d have no guarantee you’d get anything better and could even get worse for your money. Anyone considering this should just go ahead, and don’t bother to buy assembly unless you have mobility issues, as this is easy to assemble.
Easy to assemble, very sturdy and extreme comfo
After doing some research on office chairs for months, I decided to go with office hippo as it seemed like one of few reputable brands. Lets face it a lot of these chairs look exactly the same so I searched for 24 hour use, ergonomic and one that can take a lot of weight as I am a stocky guy. I took a plunge on this chair as it ticked all the boxes and seemed to have the deepest seat cushion I could find and was reasonably priced to expect quality but not into the 600/700+ range which is what a lot of companies pay for office chairs. Well it arrived and was well packaged. When buying these assemble yourself chairs you are always scared its gonna be a nightmare to assemble like my previous Argos chair was, but I had finished building the chair within 20-30mins. Honestly I think it is one of the most comfortable chairs I have ever sat in. Its better than any chair I have ever had at work due to the deepness of the seat cushion, firmness and adjustability. Most chairs dont actually support your back, but within a couple of minutes I was able to dial in just the right settings that would let me feel really comfortable and supported, but yet with good posture. As a music producer, I need a chair that I can sit in for long periods and posture is so important so we don’t create back problems, I am very confident that this chair will outdo any chair you have sat in for posture, comfort and support. The build quality is great with 90% of the chair being solid heavy metal with plastic only where it makes sense. It feels built like a tank and like it will last a long time. Overall I’d give this chair 10/10 because if you spent 500 more, you’d have no guarantee you’d get anything better and could even get worse for your money. Anyone considering this should just go ahead, and don’t bother to buy assembly unless you have mobility issues, as this is easy to assemble.
Great comfort, solid and thrilled with i
Several reviews said basic comfort. I beg to differ. I think it’s above basic comfort compared with an office chair half its price which my husband owns. I can sit in it for long periods of time and the back support is great. The trouble I have now is my husband keeps trying to pinch it when he works!! He’s sorry he didn’t spend a little bit more. Solid and sturdy. My husband said he thought it was easy to put together by himself. It did take him about 70 minutes.
Great comfort, solid and thrilled with i
Several reviews said basic comfort. I beg to differ. I think it’s above basic comfort compared with an office chair half its price which my husband owns. I can sit in it for long periods of time and the back support is great. The trouble I have now is my husband keeps trying to pinch it when he works!! He’s sorry he didn’t spend a little bit more. Solid and sturdy. My husband said he thought it was easy to put together by himself. It did take him about 70 minutes.
It’s been all l wanted
Had this chair about a year now and no dislikes at all. Very easy to assemble and once done it is very comfortable, sit at the computer for hours when getting up no stiffness at all also excellent quality.
Good chai
More than I would usually pay for an office chair but it is very sturdy and pretty comfortable
sturdy and comfy
chair easy to assemble well made and sturdy may seam expensive but good quality
Fantastic chair for the price
I have a physical impairment and it is important for me to obtain the correct chair.
This chair does exactly what it says it is extremely comfortable and you can sit for long periods of time as I have done during lockdown.
The arm length is on the short side, personally I would have preferred these to be longer.
Two of the three adjustable levers are at the rear with the third the height adjuster in the front, the other two levers are at the back of the chair. Personally I would have preferred these in a more central position for ease of access.
Nice chair, excellent customer support.
The chair quality is good but not perfect. Leather seat and backrest are lovely but the rubbery arm rests are not what I expected and a bit too wobbly. The Backrest rises and falls but there seems to be nothing to keep it in its elevated position. I took this up with the seller who was extremely helpful and responded very quickly. After a few emails back and forth they offered to refund my money and collect the chair which I thought was very generous. I decided to keep it as it’s really comfortable and seems to be quite robust.
Nice chair, excellent customer support.
The chair quality is good but not perfect. Leather seat and backrest are lovely but the rubbery arm rests are not what I expected and a bit too wobbly. The Backrest rises and falls but there seems to be nothing to keep it in its elevated position. I took this up with the seller who was extremely helpful and responded very quickly. After a few emails back and forth they offered to refund my money and collect the chair which I thought was very generous. I decided to keep it as it’s really comfortable and seems to be quite robust.
Very Well Built and Definately Heavy Duty
Amazing Chair. Very solid. Easy to assemble. Also comfortable. Cant understand negative reviews. Im 21stone and had it 3 years. Its held up perfectly. Also Customer service from Rainbow Zebra is second to none. They were very helpful when i needed replacement part, they sent it 24 hour next day deluvery. Awesome.
Amazing Chair, excellent quality... :0)
This chair is excellent and top quality
You have to put it together when received but
It is easy to do and the instructions are very easy to follow.
The chair is so comfortable and very well made. It glides over the floor so easily and you can alter the hight, recline, and even the arm rests can be higher or lower. It can be altered to become a perfect fitting chair personal to you.
Very happy with the chair and well worth the money
100% Recommend… :0)
I’ve used in work 24 hrs chairs before, they’re great. But those are nearly 2000 each. This one is 90% of those at an affordable price. The chair has plenty of adjustments, is big, heavy (in a good way) and comfortable, very much so. Assembly takes about 20 minutes and can be assembled by one person, although some parts may benefit from help from someone else.
Negatives are not enough to remove a star but worth mentioning. The levers do feel a little bit flimsy. the fabric tends to get quite hot and a little itchy and uncomfortable if wearing shorts or during hot weather. I covered the chair with a chair cover that they sell here in Amazon and that problem has been pretty much fixed. Overall, 5 stars produc
I’ve used in work 24 hrs chairs before, they’re great. But those are nearly 2000 each. This one is 90% of those at an affordable price. The chair has plenty of adjustments, is big, heavy (in a good way) and comfortable, very much so. Assembly takes about 20 minutes and can be assembled by one person, although some parts may benefit from help from someone else.
Negatives are not enough to remove a star but worth mentioning. The levers do feel a little bit flimsy. the fabric tends to get quite hot and a little itchy and uncomfortable if wearing shorts or during hot weather. I covered the chair with a chair cover that they sell here in Amazon and that problem has been pretty much fixed. Overall, 5 stars produc
Get it now
Great and comfortable
Working at home is enjoyable sitting on this throne
Hippo High Back Chai
I’ve just started working from home and needed a replacement for the trusty but very old and worn out chair I had been using.
This arrived quicker than expected and was fairly easy to put together. Several issues we worked through were: screwing the back in to the metal plate – it took a while to work out which way round it all went as the instructions weren’t completely clear; screwing the larger bolt into the metal plate onto the chair, which required some brute force as someone else previously mentioned. There were a few times it felt like it wouldn’t go any further in, yet there was still a looseness to the back and there was still a gap between the screw head and the back plate. Keep at it until it is tight. Finally, the back plate plastic cover was a nightmare .. it fits in a channel of sorts, and then has a plastic clip either side that clips into the bottom of the back – but one side just refused to go in properly. We tried all sorts and eventually “sort of” got it in – it’s certainly unlikely to come back out any time soon, and although the gap at the top is a little lopsided, honestly it’s cosmetic and you only see it if you’re sat on the floor behind the chair. And if that’s how you sit, you’re doing it wrong :p
Construction was aided by having an Allen key attachment, of the right size, on my hand-held ratchet screwdriver though – having to do it all with just the Allen key provided would have taken a lot longer.
The chair itself is comfortable, feels solid and well made, and is highly adjustable. I struggled a bit to get the back to the right height, mainly because you seem to have to raise is a little at a time and, if you accidentally get right to the top, you don’t seem to have any choice but to reset it to the bottom point.
I also still have no idea what “lever D” does. The instructions state it is the forward tilt lever, and seemed to suggest it was used in conjunction with “lever B”, but irrespective of what I do, it just seems to flap in the breeze. I don’t feel any lack of this though, so it’s not a problem. Unless one day I accidentally activate it, it sticks itself in a weird position, and then I’m unable to get it back again :p
The only other thing to mention is this thing gives off quite an unpleasant odour. Unnoticeable initially, or when used to it, leaving it in a small enclosed room and then coming back, the smell is quite powerful, although that is now fading. Probably just that new “foam filling” smell.
Overall, I’m pleased with it – my kids also want one to replace their computer gaming chairs – but they’re going to have to save up!
Hippo High Back Chai
I’ve just started working from home and needed a replacement for the trusty but very old and worn out chair I had been using.
This arrived quicker than expected and was fairly easy to put together. Several issues we worked through were: screwing the back in to the metal plate – it took a while to work out which way round it all went as the instructions weren’t completely clear; screwing the larger bolt into the metal plate onto the chair, which required some brute force as someone else previously mentioned. There were a few times it felt like it wouldn’t go any further in, yet there was still a looseness to the back and there was still a gap between the screw head and the back plate. Keep at it until it is tight. Finally, the back plate plastic cover was a nightmare .. it fits in a channel of sorts, and then has a plastic clip either side that clips into the bottom of the back – but one side just refused to go in properly. We tried all sorts and eventually “sort of” got it in – it’s certainly unlikely to come back out any time soon, and although the gap at the top is a little lopsided, honestly it’s cosmetic and you only see it if you’re sat on the floor behind the chair. And if that’s how you sit, you’re doing it wrong :p
Construction was aided by having an Allen key attachment, of the right size, on my hand-held ratchet screwdriver though – having to do it all with just the Allen key provided would have taken a lot longer.
The chair itself is comfortable, feels solid and well made, and is highly adjustable. I struggled a bit to get the back to the right height, mainly because you seem to have to raise is a little at a time and, if you accidentally get right to the top, you don’t seem to have any choice but to reset it to the bottom point.
I also still have no idea what “lever D” does. The instructions state it is the forward tilt lever, and seemed to suggest it was used in conjunction with “lever B”, but irrespective of what I do, it just seems to flap in the breeze. I don’t feel any lack of this though, so it’s not a problem. Unless one day I accidentally activate it, it sticks itself in a weird position, and then I’m unable to get it back again :p
The only other thing to mention is this thing gives off quite an unpleasant odour. Unnoticeable initially, or when used to it, leaving it in a small enclosed room and then coming back, the smell is quite powerful, although that is now fading. Probably just that new “foam filling” smell.
Overall, I’m pleased with it – my kids also want one to replace their computer gaming chairs – but they’re going to have to save up!
Sturdy & comfortable
eplacement for similar chair which is demoted into garden shed. Reasonably easy to assemble and easily copes with my 17 stone plopping on it for at least 4 hours a day. 5 star to date as long as the chair lift mechanics hold out without having to drill and fix height etc
Sturdy & comfortable
eplacement for similar chair which is demoted into garden shed. Reasonably easy to assemble and easily copes with my 17 stone plopping on it for at least 4 hours a day. 5 star to date as long as the chair lift mechanics hold out without having to drill and fix height etc
good buy
ice good quality fabric, seat height is a little bit low but overall happy with the purchase
Background – I bought this 2 and a half years ago and work from home so tend to sit in this chair for some 8 to 10 hours at a stretch.
Delivery was fine, and the chair came disassembled – which was good, because I could carry the individual components upstairs to the office – some of these components were not exactly light.
As others have said, this is a heavy chair, but it does seem solid and I have no complaints about the build quality.
The arms – well, I don’t like arms on my office chairs so I didn’t fit them (I have a desk that wraps around me, so the arms would just get in the way).
I weigh a little over 100kg, and the cushioning has not flattened – that was a pleasant surprise – so I do find the chair immensely comfortable, but being the only person who sits in it, I find I don’t need to use the adjustments at all – once it is set – it is set. The adjustments provided are all the ones you would expect to find on a quality office chair.
One person mentioned the plastic cover a the bottom of the backrest – it can be a little tricky to fit, but it did clip in correctly for me.
The “leather” finish is fine, and despite never being looked after by me (conditioned, washed, wiped down etc), is showing limited signs of wear – with no splits or colour loss.
If i had to buy another – yes I would , especially now the price is reduced by 20% from when I bought it.
EDIT April 2021: Chair is still going strong, padding on the seat is a little flattened but not enough to require attention.
Background – I bought this 2 and a half years ago and work from home so tend to sit in this chair for some 8 to 10 hours at a stretch.
Delivery was fine, and the chair came disassembled – which was good, because I could carry the individual components upstairs to the office – some of these components were not exactly light.
As others have said, this is a heavy chair, but it does seem solid and I have no complaints about the build quality.
The arms – well, I don’t like arms on my office chairs so I didn’t fit them (I have a desk that wraps around me, so the arms would just get in the way).
I weigh a little over 100kg, and the cushioning has not flattened – that was a pleasant surprise – so I do find the chair immensely comfortable, but being the only person who sits in it, I find I don’t need to use the adjustments at all – once it is set – it is set. The adjustments provided are all the ones you would expect to find on a quality office chair.
One person mentioned the plastic cover a the bottom of the backrest – it can be a little tricky to fit, but it did clip in correctly for me.
The “leather” finish is fine, and despite never being looked after by me (conditioned, washed, wiped down etc), is showing limited signs of wear – with no splits or colour loss.
If i had to buy another – yes I would , especially now the price is reduced by 20% from when I bought it.
EDIT April 2021: Chair is still going strong, padding on the seat is a little flattened but not enough to require attention.
Perfec
Perfect fit my dad’s office. Took a few minutes to figure out the ratchet mechanism to raise the back support. There’s no obvious control for this. 5 clicks lifts it to its highest setting. 6 clicks and it releases the mechanism back to the lowest setting
Chair arrived promptly and as others mention it is reasonably heavy.
Straight forward instructions to assemble and took about 15 mins before ready to go.
The key points are that the tilt/swivel adjustment mechanism is really solid as ids the base and the strongest I have seen.
This is really important as all the other “cheap” chairs I have used over the years have all failed either because the metal in the tilt assembly is too thin/weak and the base is too flimsy allowing the piston goes straight through and rubs on the floor.
The seat itself is very comfortable which again is important to me as I work from home and spend 8 hours a day sitting on it.
Early days but I like it.
Superb all day comfo
Going from a cheap chair which was only comfortable for a few hours a day, this chair gives all day comfort and the padding does not appear to be diminishing
Chair arrived promptly and as others mention it is reasonably heavy.
Straight forward instructions to assemble and took about 15 mins before ready to go.
The key points are that the tilt/swivel adjustment mechanism is really solid as ids the base and the strongest I have seen.
This is really important as all the other “cheap” chairs I have used over the years have all failed either because the metal in the tilt assembly is too thin/weak and the base is too flimsy allowing the piston goes straight through and rubs on the floor.
The seat itself is very comfortable which again is important to me as I work from home and spend 8 hours a day sitting on it.
Early days but I like it.
I’ve been using this now for a couple of years so I think it’s had enough use for me to be able to review it. Extremely heavy but not difficult to assemble. Comfortable. Lot of levers to adjust it. Seems very robust. Overall I am very happy with it – I use it every work day.
I’ve been using this now for a couple of years so I think it’s had enough use for me to be able to review it. Extremely heavy but not difficult to assemble. Comfortable. Lot of levers to adjust it. Seems very robust. Overall I am very happy with it – I use it every work day.
Comfy
Arrived on time from Amazon and I have had no problems with it. All OK.
At last a seat for me that is robust and takes my large bulk, (muscle, 🙂 )
Absolutely great office chai
Absolutely great office chair. So comfy and adjustable. Everything works perfectly fine even after two years. However, it is heavy if you need to lift it for any reason.
I’ve had this chair for two months now, which is long enough to form a solid opinion of it.
The first thing to note is that the chair is quite heavy. This is usually a good thing when it comes to furniture, but it does mean the box it arrived in was difficult to handle. I had to unpack it to transport it – which is something to bear in mind if you’re getting it delivered somewhere other than home.
The chair is pretty straightforward to put together. It’s usually recommended two people assemble this sort of thing but I managed it on my own without too much trouble. You’re mainly putting together large pre-assembled sections rather than fiddly little bits. It comes supplied with everything you need for assembly, although if you have your own Allen keys it will be worth having them to hand. The provided keys have quite long handles which get in the way when tightening certain bolts – quite annoying but not the end of the world. It was just more fiddly than necessary at times.
The chair comes with a plastic cover to hide the attachment point between the base/sear and the backrest. For the life of me I couldn’t get it to snap into the holes provided. If I didn’t know any better I’d have said the cover was for a different chair. Thankfully just jamming it in place seems to have done the trick and it hasn’t fallen off yet.
Once the chair was fully assembled I spent a few minutes adjusting the various levers and finding a good seating position. The seat itself is firmer than I expected, more car sports seat than leather armchair. The leather and stitching look good and should last for many years, which is what I wanted.
One thing I don’t like are the armrests – specifically how they attach. They are screwed in underneath the seat to allow you to space them closer or wider apart, but no matter how much you tighten them there is still a tiny bit of movement. It’s maybe only 1mm but still enough to rattle slightly. I may take a closer look at this one day to see if I can come up with a DIY solution but at 200+ I think this could have been designed better.
Thankfully the arm rests are my only major criticism of this chair. After getting used to the firm seat it is comfortable and I can see it lasting a long time.
Recommended.
I’ve had this chair for two months now, which is long enough to form a solid opinion of it.
The first thing to note is that the chair is quite heavy. This is usually a good thing when it comes to furniture, but it does mean the box it arrived in was difficult to handle. I had to unpack it to transport it – which is something to bear in mind if you’re getting it delivered somewhere other than home.
The chair is pretty straightforward to put together. It’s usually recommended two people assemble this sort of thing but I managed it on my own without too much trouble. You’re mainly putting together large pre-assembled sections rather than fiddly little bits. It comes supplied with everything you need for assembly, although if you have your own Allen keys it will be worth having them to hand. The provided keys have quite long handles which get in the way when tightening certain bolts – quite annoying but not the end of the world. It was just more fiddly than necessary at times.
The chair comes with a plastic cover to hide the attachment point between the base/sear and the backrest. For the life of me I couldn’t get it to snap into the holes provided. If I didn’t know any better I’d have said the cover was for a different chair. Thankfully just jamming it in place seems to have done the trick and it hasn’t fallen off yet.
Once the chair was fully assembled I spent a few minutes adjusting the various levers and finding a good seating position. The seat itself is firmer than I expected, more car sports seat than leather armchair. The leather and stitching look good and should last for many years, which is what I wanted.
One thing I don’t like are the armrests – specifically how they attach. They are screwed in underneath the seat to allow you to space them closer or wider apart, but no matter how much you tighten them there is still a tiny bit of movement. It’s maybe only 1mm but still enough to rattle slightly. I may take a closer look at this one day to see if I can come up with a DIY solution but at 200+ I think this could have been designed better.
Thankfully the arm rests are my only major criticism of this chair. After getting used to the firm seat it is comfortable and I can see it lasting a long time.
Recommended.
It is very comfortable and helps to correct my posture when sitting at ...
It is very comfortable and helps to correct my posture when sitting at my work station for a long time.
Five Stars
GREAT EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH IT I WOUND PURCHASE AGAIN IF NEEDED
Best office chair I have ever used.
Reasonably easy to assemble, extremely comfortable with many adjustments to achieve your personal seating preferences.
After almost 6 years it still looks new, shame about lack of lumbar support.
I’ve had the black leather version of this chair since 2012 and it’s standing up to abuse pretty well. There’s no visible wear and tear, padding seems as firm as it was on day one so it definitely is a quality product. My only slight gripe is the lack of adjustable lumbar support which in a chair that is supposed to be designed for constant use is an omission that I can’t ignore. Not many chairs offer it but then again not many chairs are advertised as 24 hour chairs.
Four Stars
Easy to build, comfortable and sturdy. Only downside so far is a chemical smell that is thankfully now fading.
Good for big guys.
Been using this for a good few months now & apart from retightening the allen bolts once it’s been utterly carefree.
I’m 270lbs & it handles my weight with ease whilst at the same time being very comfortable.
Good quality, would be better if it could be ...
Good quality,would be better if it could be raised a bit more
Office Hippo 24 hr great chai
ice comfortable chair, no more backache nice deep and wide seat to suit all people, good support from the chair back.
this is easy to put together if you purchase the unassembled version of the chair, would recommend to buy.
Really solid chair, built like a tank! Not a beautiful chair but unlike a lot of office furniture this is not style over practicality. Very easy to assemble, and I’m someone who usually struggles and very often pays someone else to build Ikea stuff. You need to assemble this close to the place where it will be used, trying to carry this up a flight of stairs when assembled is a 2 person job! Very pleased with it, I hadn’t intended to spend quite so much on an office chair, however, as soon as you unpack it you realise that the build quality should ensure that the chair outlasts cheaper options by many years.
Really solid chair, built like a tank! Not a beautiful chair but unlike a lot of office furniture this is not style over practicality. Very easy to assemble, and I’m someone who usually struggles and very often pays someone else to build Ikea stuff. You need to assemble this close to the place where it will be used, trying to carry this up a flight of stairs when assembled is a 2 person job! Very pleased with it, I hadn’t intended to spend quite so much on an office chair, however, as soon as you unpack it you realise that the build quality should ensure that the chair outlasts cheaper options by many years.
Five Stars
very good product plus very high quality materials and I fell very comfortable with it highly recommended
Large, comfy, hardwearing and infinitely adjustable. Or not infinitely, but there are four different levers that allow for a wide range of sitting positions. I work from home and spend up to 18 hours a day at my computer. I’m also not a slim person. I would prefer the armrests to come further forward, and the back rattles if I laugh whilst not leaning against it (which amuses my family). This is the best office chair I’ve owned so far.
we had 2 heavy duty office chairs for over 10 years but they caved in a few years ago. we have tried other chairs but they never seem to last that long or were comfortable for long periods. until now, these are well built heavy duty chairs that are comfortable for long periods. fully adjustable to suit anybody and everybody.
if you want a heavy duty, fully adjustable, very comfortable chair to sit in for long periods then i would suggest you purchase these as the old saying goes “you get what you pay for” well worth the money (according to my wife). thank you from myself and more importantly from the wife …
we had 2 heavy duty office chairs for over 10 years but they caved in a few years ago. we have tried other chairs but they never seem to last that long or were comfortable for long periods. until now, these are well built heavy duty chairs that are comfortable for long periods. fully adjustable to suit anybody and everybody.
if you want a heavy duty, fully adjustable, very comfortable chair to sit in for long periods then i would suggest you purchase these as the old saying goes “you get what you pay for” well worth the money (according to my wife). thank you from myself and more importantly from the wife …
Strong good looking chair.
I am pleased with this chair. it looks nice and is comfortable. However it is quite a lot of fun to assemble. The components are substantial and quite a lot of work with allen keys is required. once built though its worth it.
A true Hippo.
An excellent chair designed in the ‘car seat’ fashion, robust and for long period use comfortably. I can’t find how to lower the back of the seat after having over extended it upwards. It’s just a case of finding the right place for my back since it is arthritic. Otherwise it arrived 2 days early and is a comfy well thought out product. Worth the extra money.
Superb
Big and comfortable and gave me a better desk position. Took 20 minutes to put togethe
Many capable positions and angles
Many capable positions and angles, brilliant in this respect but build quality was a bit off.
The backrest can be moved up a fair way but the more you do the more it wobbles, never going to fall off but a little annoying.
I needed a replacement armrest, one of mine was not attached properly so they sent an entire chair! I just took the armrest out and sent back the new one?
Cushion is OK, I am way heavier than I like 19st and it just about does the job. I am also 6″ and fine the chair a very good fit. It can also go extremely wide (not that I am) but if your very wide then this will def accommodate you.
Also has a tilt forward option, not sure why but nice to have 🙂
Many capable positions and angles
Many capable positions and angles, brilliant in this respect but build quality was a bit off.
The backrest can be moved up a fair way but the more you do the more it wobbles, never going to fall off but a little annoying.
I needed a replacement armrest, one of mine was not attached properly so they sent an entire chair! I just took the armrest out and sent back the new one?
Cushion is OK, I am way heavier than I like 19st and it just about does the job. I am also 6″ and fine the chair a very good fit. It can also go extremely wide (not that I am) but if your very wide then this will def accommodate you.
Also has a tilt forward option, not sure why but nice to have 🙂
I purchased this nearly 3 months ago for my study, I have waited until now to review it to give me time to thoroughly test it.
The seat is well padded and the chair is very comfortable, there is ample adjustment available for each part and I pleased with the purchase.
My only small criticism is that I would have liked the arm rests to have been more padded.
Absolute Tank of a Chair!
This chair is an absolute tank. Build quality is colossal. Supremely comfortable and supportive. It’s clear where your money has gone. Beforehand, I was suffering with bad back (slipped disc) and this chair really helped with correcting my posture and allowing my back to recover. The chair will probably outlast me! Highly recommended.
well packaged and easy to assemble
arrived quickly, well packaged and easy to assemble. I do get tight through hips if sit for long periods, however if I sit on this properly it seems to not cause me the issues other chairs ca
Five Stars
Very comfortable – has a deep seat so may need an additional cushion if using it at a computer.
Received yesterday to replace an old chair that lasted 17 years and was on its last legs.
The chair arrived and was unpacked and parts laid out with clear instruction on a single A4 paper on how to assemble and to adjust. I used my own tools but the supplied allen keys are fine and it took around 10 mins to have it up and running but to be fair I started my working life at Verco who manufacture office chairs and furniture so its just like most chairs to assemble.
The chair has plenty of adjustments or be it in basic form and is ample for the use I need.
The back can be free to move or locked, the base can be free to move or locked(no length adjustment), the seat forward tilt can be locked to remain flat, the rests have height adjustment with a small amount of side adjustment, back rest section has height adjustment on a simple lift and lock notch system, there is a spring control to alter tension for free movement of the seat when leaning back and the height of the chair can be adjusted.
The cloth is a typical hard wearing material and the padding is medium to hard which for me is what I was after.
The stitching looks fine and is even around the cloth joints.
Time will tell how the foam stands up on the seat base and if the rear joints holding the back rest stands up to the test of time but first impressions is that its a good quality basic office chair.
One point worth mentioning is the back support plate with the nut has been spot welded on and if you find the screw a tad tight to screw its ok to keep on screwing in as its the heat that just has a slight effect on the nut but its a strong joint and not a problem.
Its also worth insuring that when you screw the adjustment panel on the the base of the seat that you insure its level as there is a bit of play in the screw holes on the plate.
The instructions also show the side rest brackets need to be screwed on but mine were already fixed which is fine as it saved me doing it.
Just two little mentions, the instructions don’t mention the side adjustment on the arm rests and there is no mention of the adjustment for altering the height of the back rest section.
A little side note is that while 190 seems a lot, office chairs can run into hundreds and more but for the price it seems at first glance to be fine.
Received yesterday to replace an old chair that lasted 17 years and was on its last legs.
The chair arrived and was unpacked and parts laid out with clear instruction on a single A4 paper on how to assemble and to adjust. I used my own tools but the supplied allen keys are fine and it took around 10 mins to have it up and running but to be fair I started my working life at Verco who manufacture office chairs and furniture so its just like most chairs to assemble.
The chair has plenty of adjustments or be it in basic form and is ample for the use I need.
The back can be free to move or locked, the base can be free to move or locked(no length adjustment), the seat forward tilt can be locked to remain flat, the rests have height adjustment with a small amount of side adjustment, back rest section has height adjustment on a simple lift and lock notch system, there is a spring control to alter tension for free movement of the seat when leaning back and the height of the chair can be adjusted.
The cloth is a typical hard wearing material and the padding is medium to hard which for me is what I was after.
The stitching looks fine and is even around the cloth joints.
Time will tell how the foam stands up on the seat base and if the rear joints holding the back rest stands up to the test of time but first impressions is that its a good quality basic office chair.
One point worth mentioning is the back support plate with the nut has been spot welded on and if you find the screw a tad tight to screw its ok to keep on screwing in as its the heat that just has a slight effect on the nut but its a strong joint and not a problem.
Its also worth insuring that when you screw the adjustment panel on the the base of the seat that you insure its level as there is a bit of play in the screw holes on the plate.
The instructions also show the side rest brackets need to be screwed on but mine were already fixed which is fine as it saved me doing it.
Just two little mentions, the instructions don’t mention the side adjustment on the arm rests and there is no mention of the adjustment for altering the height of the back rest section.
A little side note is that while 190 seems a lot, office chairs can run into hundreds and more but for the price it seems at first glance to be fine.
Five Stars
Delighted with this. It is very robust and has a lot of adjust-ability for the price.
Five Stars
ice chair, well made, idea for computer & office work. I would recommend
Very comfortable
I chose this chair because it was rated highly for comfort, and in this regard it is very good and the cloth covering is preferable to leather or plastic because it is warmer to sit on.
Overall it is sturdily built although there are a few squeaks when leaning back.
It is adjustable in various ways and the only real criticism is that it does not lower quite enough to be ideal for my desk; another inch or two would be much better.
I have severe back problems and sitting for long periods can be a problem however this swivel chair is excellent, solid support but very comfortable and the varying positions mean that you can set it to suit your requirements. Would definitely recommend.
Paid 186 for this and it’s well worth the money, I came from a 60 IKEA office chair that was killing my back, this chair’s the complete opppsite.
I use it for long gaming sessions, usually I’d feel fatigued after an hour but now I’m fine, it’s amazing what a good, sturdy, well made chair can do.
The only downside, the instructions.
(Photo includes the old chair, on the left and this product on the right)
This is a really sturdy, comfortable office chair. I was a little worried that the seat would be too deep front to back, but it’s just fine. However, I’m 5’8″, so it might be a problem with anyone with shorter legs. It’s really firm, which I love, but if you’re looking for a ‘squashy’ seat, it’s probably not for you. It takes a bit of fiddling around to get the optimum seating position (there are four levers to manipulate), but great once you’ve found it! It’s reasonably easy to assemble – I managed it on my own in just over 30 minutes (the six bolts on the bottom took a while to do, as you can’t get a full turn on the allen key). The only reason I didn’t give it five stars was because the assembly instructions weren’t as clear as they could have been (for example, they imply that you have to attach the armrest brackets yourself, but they are actually pre-fitted to the seat – I spent a while looking for the bits and panicking that they were missing) and I still haven’t figured out what Lever D does!
Very comfortable chair!
The seat is very padded, which makes it very comfy to sit in. You can alter the height, not only of the seat, but of the armrests as well. The back is also adjustable and has very good lumbar support, as well as you being able to tilt the seat backwards and forwards. The chair will also rock or can be made static. The castors operate smoothly and turn freely when needing to move around. The back is nice and high should you wish to rest your head!
All in all, would definitely recommend!
This is an excellent chair, probably the most comfortable desk chair I’ve ever purchased. Great value and easy to assemble. Thanks to Office Hippo it was delivered very quickly.
This is a large and comfy office chair, which gives the correct posture while sitting at a desk.
It’s my new office throne with more levers to pull than a JCB. They all appear to do something but after 4 weeks usage I’ve just about fine-tuned in the position that offers me daily Nirvana. My productivity hasn’t necessarily improved but I don’t creak and groan in agony any more when I straighten up after sitting for hours. Not cheap but a nice product. Considering the thousands of hours spent sat in an office chair It’s well worth the price. My back agrees! Be patient whilst you adjust the chair to suit your posture and after a week or two of getting it wrong you will suddenly get it right. It’s very adjustable!
It’s my new office throne with more levers to pull than a JCB. They all appear to do something but after 4 weeks usage I’ve just about fine-tuned in the position that offers me daily Nirvana. My productivity hasn’t necessarily improved but I don’t creak and groan in agony any more when I straighten up after sitting for hours. Not cheap but a nice product. Considering the thousands of hours spent sat in an office chair It’s well worth the price. My back agrees! Be patient whilst you adjust the chair to suit your posture and after a week or two of getting it wrong you will suddenly get it right. It’s very adjustable!
I received this chair yesterday and it took about 25 mins to assemble. The IKEA style instruction leaflet looks daunting but actually it was pretty straightforward to put together.
It seems solid and comfortable. Hopefully it will last longer than some of the ‘heavy duty’ style chairs I have owned previously – that invariably start falling to pieces after 6 months.
So, so far I am very pleased with it. Despite being called an ‘Office Hippo’ it is actually rather smaller than I expected. However that doesn’t reduce the comfort. The only downside is that it keeps wandering off to water holes to wallow in the mud. And small birds keep landing on the back to remove ticks and other insects. 🙂
Paul
Good seat, nice and comfy and supports my bad back well. docked a star as i dont think the product is packaged well enough for transit given its weight. there were lots of threads hanging off the seat i needed to remove, and some of the other parts were just rattling around in the box. would recommend the seat for those with bad backs that need additional support. i should have gone for leather though as having pets with a fabric seat makes it look a bit shabby very quickly as hairs transfer from clothing onto the fabric very easily.
Fairly comfortable and seems solid and robust. It’s replaced a budget chair which deposited me on the floor a couple of times and is certainly of a far higher quality than that! I’m not great with these self assembly from a diagram jobs, but it went together relatively painlessly apart from the Backrest Post Bellow which looks like it should clip into the backrest but won’t (or at least I can’t get it to do so).
So far so good, it hasn’t broken yet and it’s very comfy. It came without a gas lift but it was a warehouse deal and I had a really heavy duty lift from a previous chair which I used. The adjustable back and seat seem to stay where I put them and I don’t get ‘numb bum’ syndrome from sitting on it for a few hours at a time, it’s just the right size for my study too. It’s well made, sturdy and was easy to put together…..I like the colour as well.
Pleased with this and reckon I got a good deal on it too.
Spent a long time looking for the best office chair, this is it! I’ve tried many chairs and returned them all until i found this. I too was drawn towards the so called ‘Gamers chairs’ due to them being marketed for extended periods of use, but i found them all ridicuously hard to sit on and would get a numb bum after 30 minutes! This chair really is as comfortable as it looks and as another reviewer has mentioned, it feels more like sitting on a sofa which is ideal when i’m working in front of a monitor for anything up to 14 hours a day! If im being fussy, quality control could be improved as some of the stitching wasn’t even on the top of the leather and there was a fold in the leather on one side where its fitted onto the plastic back cover of the back rest. I’m very fussy when it comes to items like this, but this really is the perfect office chair if you’re using it for prolonged periods of time. A longer back or a head rest, seat slide and lumbar adjustment would be nice but not the end of the world! Highly recommended.
By the way it is made of real leather. I even checked with the manufacturer as at this price i’d expect it to be! Don’t be fooled into buying a chair made of PU or bonded leather that are hot and wear out.
Ive been using one of these so called gaming chairs for a while, but due to only being able to game for 1/2 hour at a time , then the sore back kicks in ,I just had to make the change.So I bought one of these , Office Hippo Ergonomic Heavy Duty Operator Orthopaedic 24 Hour (152kg Tolerance) Office Chair With Arms – Blue , what a difference in comfort and no more sore backs, I’ve been gaming now for over 2 hours at a time without the pain, so this chair gets the BIG THUMBS UP from me. well done office hippo 5 star produc
Ive been using one of these so called gaming chairs for a while, but due to only being able to game for 1/2 hour at a time , then the sore back kicks in ,I just had to make the change.So I bought one of these , Office Hippo Ergonomic Heavy Duty Operator Orthopaedic 24 Hour (152kg Tolerance) Office Chair With Arms – Blue , what a difference in comfort and no more sore backs, I’ve been gaming now for over 2 hours at a time without the pain, so this chair gets the BIG THUMBS UP from me. well done office hippo 5 star produc
It’s a Hippo alright. Wide and heavy (weighs a ton) Very comfortable and adjustable. I get the feeling it will last as the build quality seems high.
Very pleased with it..
This is a excellent chair. The construction is very solid and heavy duty. This is a tank with a soft seat. The arms, seat, and back are adjustable. The seat is far more cushioned than most chairs. It is more like a sofa than a office chair. With this said, it is not the best chair for me. I am 5′ 9″ and 165lbs. I find the seat (pan) is too deep, such that my feet have a hard time reaching the floor when I sit all the way back. The width of the chair is also a bit too wide. My arms just barely fit comfortably on them. The back, while adjustable up and down, does not go down any further than what you see in the pic. I need it down further so the lumbar is positioned correctly. If you are big and tall, then this is the chair for you. If you are short and wide, you may have issues that I described above for leg and back. If you are petite, then you will probably feel like you are sitting in Santa’s chair. The chair comes disassembled, but with instructions. It took me about 30 minutes to put it together. It comes with the tools you need (two Allen wrenches).
Took me about 45 minutes to build but I was being quite meticulous as not to bugger it up. I once had a traumatic experience fitting new wiper blades. But yes, the instructions were clear and I now have a very comfy chair to place my harris on. And comfy it is. The leather and padding is very good quality and the whole thing just feels solid and well built. Highly recommended.
bought this after a long time looking all I can say is pay the money it is excellent.
Do not waste money on cheaper item.
Very comfortable. This chair gives great support to the back, and the number of adjustable functions allows for a set-up that’s customised to your liking. Feels weighty and solid, so I’m not surprised that this thing is tested for 24 hour usage by heavy individuals!
Seriously comfortable chair….I bought this particular chair because I needed to be able to use it more than the standard 8 hours a day but really like the extra width the seat has….seems well built…will report back if get any problems but so far so good.