The Best Office Chairs for Tall People

The Secretlab Titan Evo XL is the chair we'd point most tall people to first, because it's sized for them rather than stretched to fit. Secretlab recommends the XL for people from 5'11" to 6'9" and up to 395 lb, and every part is scaled up: the seat, the backrest and the base.

The seat rises to about 21.9 in, higher than most task chairs, and it's about 19.7 in deep, so long thighs get support close to the knee. The backrest is about 35 in tall, enough to support the upper back of a long torso. The lumbar support is built into the backrest and adjusts for height and depth, the armrests move four ways, and the back reclines a long way with a tilt you can lock.

The trade-offs are feel and size. The seat is firm and fairly flat, which some people need a week or two to get used to, and the chair is heavy. It also looks like a gaming chair, which may not suit every office. For a tall person who wants a chair that actually fits, it's the one to get. Check the current price of the Secretlab Titan Evo XL on Amazon.

The Herman Miller Aeron Size C is the premium pick for tall people who prefer an all-mesh office chair. The Aeron comes in three sizes, and Size C is the large one. Herman Miller says it fits people from 5'10" to 6'6" and up to 400 lb. That sizing is the big draw: the seat, back and base are scaled up for a larger frame, rather than a standard chair with a longer cylinder.

The seat is 18.5 in deep, deeper than Sizes A and B, so long thighs get more support. Herman Miller lists a seat height range of 16 to 20.5 in. The seat and back are mesh, which stays airy through long days, and Herman Miller backs the chair with a 12-year warranty.

There are trade-offs. The seat depth doesn't adjust, so if your thighs are very long, the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro gives you more room to slide. If you're near the top of the fit range, check that 20.5 in is high enough for your legs and desk; the La-Z-Boy Delano goes much higher. There's no headrest built in, and it's the priciest chair here. If it fits your budget, it's a chair you can keep for a decade. check the current price of the Herman Miller Aeron Size C (Classic, Polished Aluminum) on Amazon.

The La-Z-Boy Delano Big & Tall is the pick for people at the very top of the height chart. Its seat sits between 21.5 and 24.5 in from the floor, the highest range in this guide, so very long legs can reach a comfortable thigh angle without a replacement part.

It's a padded executive chair with a bonded leather cover. The seat is 21.5 in wide, the back is 30.5 in tall, and the weight limit is 400 lb. Staples lists a 10-year limited warranty, the longest here after the Aeron.

That high range has a catch. Even at its lowest, the seat is 21.5 in, which can be too high for a standard 29 to 30 in desk, so plan on a taller or height-adjustable desk. It has fewer adjustments than a task chair like the Branch, there's no headrest, and leather runs warmer than mesh. If you're well over 6 ft and your desk can rise to match, it's a strong fit. check the current price of the La-Z-Boy Delano Big & Tall on Amazon.

The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro suits tall people who want room to fine-tune. Its seat slides from 16.7 to 19.7 in deep, the widest depth range in this guide, so long thighs can get support close to the knee. The lumbar support adjusts for height and depth, and the arms move five ways.

Out of the box, the seat runs from 17 to 19.9 in, which is low for very tall people. Branch says the standard chair suits people up to about 6'2", and it sells an optional Tall Cylinder, designed for people over 6 ft, that raises the range to 19.3 to 22.9 in. The weight limit is 275 lb, and Branch covers the chair for 7 years.

The Tall Cylinder is a separate purchase and a small install job, and without it, the height range falls short of chairs like the Delano. The weight limit is also the lowest here, and there's no headrest on the base chair. With the Tall Cylinder, it gives long legs the most adjustable fit in this group, for less than the Aeron. check the current price of the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro on Amazon.

The SIHOO M18 is the budget pick for tall people who want a high back and a headrest. SIHOO sells it as a big and tall chair, and Best Buy lists a seat height of about 17.3 to 21.3 in, a little higher at the top than many chairs in its class. It stands about 49 in tall overall, the headrest adjusts, and the weight limit is 330 lb.

In TechGearLab's review, the adjustable lumbar support stood out against chairs costing far more, and the reviewers found the back tall enough for a 6'2" tester.

The lower cost shows in places. The seat depth doesn't adjust, the armrests are hard and can't move in or out, and TechGearLab found the casters hard to steer. The lumbar and tension knobs can also feel stiff. If you want a tall back and a headrest without stretching your budget, it's a solid choice. check the current price of the SIHOO M18 Ergonomic Office Chair on Amazon.