Chair you say?

https://www.sitonit.net/productcata.....taskchair.html

10000% recommended. I've had mine for....six years as of about a week ago. Cost me about $600 all told. The arm rests are in need of replacement (you know how it goes with the firm foam: it eventually cracks due to repeated strain) and the top of the backrest has its pleather falling apart, but doesn't affect comfort any (I got a mid-high back, though I would recommend going for the full height if you plan on wanting some head-rest buffer).

Thanks! It sounds great! But its a bit pricey for me and it doesn't look like you can get these in the UK

That's a shame.

My recommendation is to find an office furniture supply company and visit their showroom. Call and ask first, just to make sure that (1) they're open and (2) they have a showroom. And then prepare for the place to look like a random hole in the wall nearly-unlabled office in a sea of similar (eg. this is where I got mine, super un-consumer-retail looking).

You're probably going to need to spend more than you'd like, but the way I justified things to myself and my dad was "the $80 chair I got at stables stopped being comfortable after 3 months and I've had it for 3 years. I'd rather have a chair be comfortable for 3 years." I still ended up paying more than I'd liked but there weren't many options that were cheaper (and viable options). But it'll last longer. Which is kinda the point, isn't it? (Oh and I paid $525, found the actual receipt, bit less than I said).

But yeah, places that supply other businesses are going to be higher quality than your typical consumer level store, have more options, and be more knowledgeable.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!
The money I've saved needs to go on essentials like beds and such. So I might have to put off getting a more permanent chair until I've recovered my savings

Totally reasonable.

Congratulations on getting Your own place!

Here is a fantastic chair at a good price. I've been using it for about 3 years now and it's the best one I've ever used. I spent some time researching and trying other ones before buying it. Really helped with my back pain. I spend about 10-12 hours a day on it.

https://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/p/jaervf.....7Eh1Pbr0zwvcUKhoCNCAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Edit: I see they are only selling the fake leather version of it. I still have a fabric one, which is my preference, so it's something to consider. Also I will add that this chair is very good for tall people, but depending on Your height Your comfort with it might vary. Good thing about it is You can find it in most places that have IKEA and try it in person before buying. Also there's always an option of sending it back. Cheers! All things considered I highly recomend this model.

Overview of the new model:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmB.....SkyPerspective

Oh this might be just what I'm looking for! And they have it at our local ikea. I'll definitely try it since were going there on the weekend.
Thank you so much!

You are most welcome! It took me a while to find mine so I'm happy to share it, ha ha!
There is a similar chair, a bit cheaper, but some people prefer it and I think I remember it had to do with a person's height possibly. But also worth checking out while You're there. A lot of offices and studios go with MARKUS. I prefer JÄRVFJÄLLET personally😁.

https://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/p/markus.....zary-70261150/

Right, I'll check out the MARKUS as well, thank you! You've likely saved me a lot of headache!