I've always had a soft spot for the office furniture put out by Ergonofis - the company seems to blend clean, modern styles with good functionality. So, my hopes were high for the Equation.
This is a well-designed and practical office chair, suitable for both office and home office settings. And I really like just how simple this was to put together.
After 170 days testing, I found it a comfortable sit. However, the unique weight activation prevents it from charting in our best office chair guide - I got used to it, but I understand many won't like it.
Having said that, there's no denying this is one of the more attractive offerings in the chair arena, reminding me of a more office-ready version of the Branch Verve.
Ergonofis Equation: Price and availability
The Equation by Ergonofis is priced at $995 direct from the Ergonofis website.
Now, as I say, I've had this chair in my fleet of seats for almost six months. During that time, I have seen this chair sell out more often than not.
And that's true now. At the time of review, it's completely sold out. However, there is a “notify me when available” banner on the website.
To my mind, that this office chair keeps selling out tells you a lot about the quality here.
Ergonofis Equation: Unboxing and First Impressions
I assemble a lot of chairs, so when I get one like this that is super simple assembly, I am very thankful. It took a total of four screws and only about 3 steps.
I found the base with casters already installed, which was super nice; then I added the piston, the base, screwed on the back, and called it a day. Again, that kind of assembly is wild and so appreciated.
The materials themselves feel minimal, yet not cheap. They feel quality, not luxury, and all around, something that, at the end of the day, I actually appreciate.
Ergonofis Equation: Design & Build Quality
I care a lot about how chairs look. I see enough to have strong opinions. This chair looks very sharp. The two-tone look, the light marble colorways, and even the unique seat material all make up a very elegant-looking chair. Something that would work perfectly with a light desk and a walnut desktop.
It’s that kind of vibe: clean, minimalist, simple, yet elegant. The seat itself feels like a soft woven textile, not a mesh seat that feels like it’s trapped everything from the last 12 years inside. But rather it feels comfortable and cool while still breathable.
The armrests are pretty mobile and connect to the back lower lumbar of the chair. Originally, I was concerned that this would make them weaker or squeakier than if they were connected by the chair's thighs. But, in all of my testing over the last several months, my team and I have yet to experience any issues, even pushing down on the armrests to stand up.
I did have concerns about something like dark denim transferring color onto this chair, but thankfully I have yet to experience this, and that concern continues to fade with every passing day.
Ergonofis Equation: In use
My team and I have used this chair for up to eight hours on end, and it has stayed comfortable the entire time. Altogether, we agree that we love the material on the seat; it's something we have never seen on other chairs.
We also love how adjustable the armrests are, so we can adjust them for whatever task we are doing. If we're sitting at a desk, it adjusts. If we are sitting in a circle during a meeting, it adjusts. If we want to adjust our desk to be a little higher for a different kind of work, like focused writing or drawing, we can do that. If we want to lower it down, we can do that. These armrests adjust with everything.
Furthermore, we can adjust the backrests to do the same. If we want the option to lean back a little more, we can, or sit up; we can do that and provide good comfort and stability for all-day work.
Ergonofis Equation: Final verdict
Whether this is the right office chair for you will depending on several factors. For anyone who likes the breathability of a pure mesh seat, this won't be ideal. Nor will it sit right with those who prefer models with a leg rest or more adjustable knobs for fine-tuning. And if you need to push up off the armrests to help yourself in and out of the chair every single day, I would consider something else.
But if you're the kind of person who likes this sheer white design, or the clean, modern stylings, it's an absolute no-brainer. For me, the Equation is the chair to choose when you want office furniture that's not afraid to stand out from the crowd a little more.
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