Price: $338.95
(as of May 24, 2024 02:29:48 UTC – Details)
Product Description
We are proud, experienced sitters.
We love sitting so much, we often do it all day every day. One thing we don’t love is the ache-y, fidgety thing that happens to our body’s that makes us lose all productiveness.
We used to think that those pains were something we had to live with forever, simply a part of ageing- then we began thinking outside of the right angle and a whole world of opportunity opened up for us!
Those aches and pains are merely side effects of bad habits we’ve developed over time that can be fixed easily if we have the right tools.
Once you take a seat in The Austin you will likely notice an immediate difference in how your body feels.
When you place your weight onto your sit bones the chair gently tilts your pelvis forward encouraging a natural upright posture. This posture engages your core muscles eliminating pressure on your spinal discs, back and shoulders. The best part about a kneeling chair is if you find yourself craving a new position, just move your weight onto your shins to change it up, take one or both knees out, or even sit on it backwards- there are no rules! Whichever way you feel the most comfortable is best… pretty radical, we know…
Key Features:
Rocking motion to help keep core engagedOpen hip angle for effortless upright postureWeight capacity of up to 265 lbs3 wood cross supports for added durability (compared to competitors 1)20 ply birchwood (compared to competitors 14 ply)4 inch thick cushions for added comfortSoft, black cloth cushion covers. The fabric won’t bleed onto your clothes or stick to your skin if you are in shorts.Natural, effortless S curve for your back to help with pain
The Austin.
The Austin positions you with an open hip angle that effortlessly encourages an upright posture. This will align your back, shoulders and neck and reduce pain typically caused from sitting.
The rocking motion provided by The Austin helps increase blood flow and energy and helps you maintain focus for long periods of time.
The Austin is perfect for meditation, computer work, gaming, a sewing or crafting chair or a posture correcting chair.
The Austin features thick seat and knee cushions, 3 wood cross bars instead of one; and 20 ply instead of 14 ply birchwood for strength and durability. It has a weight capacity of 120 kgs (almost 265 pounds).
The rocking motion provided by The Austin helps increase blood flow and energy and helps you maintain focus for long periods of time.
[REDUCE PAIN] The Austin positions you with an open hip angle that effortlessly encourages an upright posture. This will align your back, shoulders and neck.
[DURABILITY] The Austin features thick seat and knee cushions, 3 wood cross bars instead of one; and 20 ply instead of 14 ply birchwood for strength and durability
[CAPACITY] It has a weight capacity of 120 kgs (almost 265 pounds).
[VERSATILE] The Austin is perfect for meditation, computer work, gaming, a sewing or crafting chair or a posture correcting chair.
[ROCKING] The rocking motion provided by the Austin helps increase blood flow and energy and helps you maintain focus for long periods of time.
Vic –
My boyfriend was skeptical & now he wants to steal it!
TLDR: Amazing quality chair, super comfortable/functional/looks great! Incredible company, so helpful/friendly/informative/accommodating/passionate (plus it’s a women-led! Support a girl boss!). Out of all the ergonomic chair options I can’t recommend this one enough!!!I could go on forever about all the things I love about this chair & my experience buying it! I knew I wanted a more ergonomic chair and did a LOT of research before deciding this was the best option so save yourself the time & take my word for it. The things that set it apart for me were:1. Price – it’s a perfect middle ground, anything cheaper & you’ll sacrifice quality, anything more expensive & you’re probably getting something way overpriced.2. Quality – if you compare it’s specs to others like it, it is just built better. Thicker cushions & a sturdier frame that I know will last. Incredibly comfortable.3. Looks – not the most important factor of course but I would definitely prefer my furniture to look nice! The chair looks great! I love the high quality fabric & wood, plus it can easily be tucked away under my desk when not in use giving me some extra space.4. Company – I really care where I buy from. I want to support companies that I admire & this is a cool, transparent company that obviously really cares about their customers & the quality of their products.Other things I like about the chair & the company:-I have a desk with a top drawer which is a problem for my regular desk chair, I can’t tuck in when I work because the arms of the chair hit the drawer. With this chair though, I can sit as close to my desk as I want with plenty of room for my legs!-I fidget a lot when I sit & love that there is a bunch of ways to sit comfortably in this. Plus you can rock in it & being able to move a bit while I’m working is sooooo great.-The company is female owned & operated which is something I love to support!-I also exchanged quite a few emails with their customer support & they always responded so quickly. They were so so friendly & helpful with all of my questions, even before I bought anything! Throughout the entire process the amount of passion & care they pour into this company & their products was evident.-Assembly was fast & easy! They send you a complete assembly guide plus you can find the guides on their website along with video walk-throughs.My only drawback:Realistically this is a problem with my set up & not the chair, but if you work mainly off a laptop it is something to consider. I usually work on a laptop & now that I’m not completely slouching over the screen is a little low. I would recommend either setting your laptop up on something (a laptop stand or even just a box) or using a monitor that is at a proper eye level.I’m sure almost no one will make it this far but all I have to say is I love this chair & everyone should get one!!!
Kristen Laura –
Great alternative desk chair, but…
Normal desk chairs cause my hips to ache really bad, so this has been a great alternative and they don’t hurt nearly as much. However, the cushioning on the knees doesn’t last long. I’ve had this chair since Christmas 2019 and i use it 5 days a week for 6-8hrs a day, so only 9 months now. The cushioning on the knees has flattened and i only weigh 145lbs. I’ve noticed lately that my knees have been hurting and going numb, and i have to switch positions. I couldn’t understand why until i noticed the foam is quite compressed. Wish they used a more long lasting dense foam….especially for the price. Going to have to use pillows now.
Olivia P –
Great chair
i really like this chair, my only notes to potential buyers are that 1. it does take some time, especially on your shins, to get used to. i’ve had the chair for about a month now, and i’m still not completely used to it and change my position really frequently (like one or both feet on the floor, etc.) â to be fair, i am not at my desk all day or every day, so if you plan to use this chair for a 9-5 type of situation, you may get used to it a lot faster. my shins also hurt a lot less and after way longer on the chair compared to the first few days i had it. 2. i am 5’8” with a 27 inch desk, and me and the chair fit great at my desk BUT â and this isn’t the chair’s fault, just something to keep in mind â my laptop is so much lower down from me now compared to my old chair/desk posture, it’s a strain on my neck and eyes to look down at it. you may want to consider something to raise your laptop/monitor up if you think this will bother you. 3. the instructions were somewhat vague/contradictory at points, but nothing too hard to figure out yourself (basically something was on the wrong side of a piece OR the instructions were wrong, and it was confusing me for 20 minutes until i decided to just go with my gut/eyes LOL, then all was well). overall though, i’m really happy with the chair, my posture does feel a lot better when i’m at my desk, and i appreciate that it rocks as i like to fidget a lot when sitting down and this provides a good outlet for that.
JLo –
Do your back a favour
I’ve had the Sleekform Austin for about a month now, and it has exceeded my expectations. It’s a very comfortable and versatile chair, and has been a game changer for daily office work. The design is stable, it rocks well, and the plywood has a nice flex to it. The cushions are comfortable and broke in well over the first two weeks.The chair was easily assembled in approx. 15-20 mins. The instructions and labels were clear, and all parts were included. I used an impact driver during assembly, but don’t recommend it; the bolts have soft heads, and I stripped a couple in the process. The supplied hex tool is all you need. Nothing has required retightening after a month of hard rocking.I originally tried to order straight from the company because I appreciated their designs, but they couldn’t ship to me in Canada. A representative got in touch with me right away to direct me to their Amazon store for the solution, and she was extremely helpful and courteous.I kept my conventional office chair in case I wanted to switch it up from time to time, but I haven’t used it since. To be honest, my lower back aches just to look at it. Thanks again to the Sleekform crew for all their great work!
Elizabeth –
So happy with the Sleekform Ergonomic Kneeling Chair. I have been looking for a new chair for my home office that would be more comfortable for sitting at the computer for many hours. I needed a chair that would help with my posture and keep me from slouching so much. In my search for a new chair, I came across the Sleekform Ergonomic Kneeling Chair. This chair is exactly what I was looking for in an office chair. The design of the chair helps me to stay mindful of my posture and helps me correct it by being able to easily adjust how I am sitting. If I am putting too much pressure on one part of my body, I can easily change positions and still maintain better posture while sitting for long hours. The rocking motion is a great way to stay active while sitting and for me has a calming effect. It is my favorite part of the chair! The chair also works well for people of different heights. I am 5â8â and my son is over 6ft tall. He is all legs and he is able to sit in the chair very comfortably and he really likes the rocking motion too.The chair is well designed and sturdy. It comes unassembled, but is packaged very well and all the parts are labeled clearly – I really like that the company was so thoughtful on the labeling. The hardware even comes in a sealed set of bags. And the directions are very easy to follow. I did find the directions had a few minor issues, but it did not cause me any issue with assembling the chair. I took my time putting it together, but I believe you could assemble it pretty quickly if you are more familiar with putting furniture together.Some of the other great features I appreciate in the chair are: The cushions for the seat and legs. They are much thicker than some of the other kneeling chairs I found. The felt strips included for the bottom of the chair that comes in contact with the floor. This is really nice if you have floors that can be damaged. And I like the black painted wood. The paint job is very well done and the chair looks very streamlined and modern. I am really happy with the chair and highly recommend it if you are looking for a comfortable chair.Update: my son liked it so much, I bought him one. It really helps to have a comfortable chair since he is home for school while we are in online school mode for Vovid-19. Still highly recommend the chair.
Amazon Customer –
I knew I wanted a kneeling chair, and I spent about a week doing my research into the different brands and models before I landed on this one. My priorities were comfort, affordability, durability, and aesthetic design.There are a slew of terrible reviews here on Amazon about the set-up of this chair, so that had me biting my nails as I hit “add to cart”. Fortunately, I had a much easier time than others seem to have had! My package arrived 54 minutes ago, and I just finished putting it together and am sitting on the chair as I type. Here’s the breakdown:Set-up: 3/5. I would recommend to Sleekform that they re-write their set-up sheet, as it was often unclear which direction to place objects. (I’m still not sure if the knee pads are supposed to splay in or out, but they’re comfortable splaying out for now, so I’m going to leave them.) However, all my assembly items did arrive in the correct number and quality and with the correct holes drilled, which seems to be something others did not experience. It did take me a while to put together the chair, but that’s not an insurmountable obstacle for me.Quality: 4/5. Others have commented on the “wobbliness” of the chair; I’ll concur with them there. I screwed each screw in securely, but the lack of front bar (near the knees) makes this seem a little unstable if put my weight on one knee pad to get up out of the chair. I do hope it’ll be fine in the long run though; it’s nice to have a little “give” in the wood. I do wish the wood was available in other stains but birch – I’m going to have to figure out if I can stain it to match the acorn-colored wood of the rest of my office. Similarly, I don’t like the black fabric – it’s quite scratchy. After watching a few youtube videos about reupholstering chair cushions, I think I’m going to try doing that with a durable velvet that’s easier on the knees and thighs.Comfort: 5/5. Yep, I think this chair and I are going to get along fine. I hate sitting – I’m a teacher who spends all day on her feet – and when I have to do so for more than a couple hours at a time my lower back HATES me. Quarantine has necessitated a lot more sitting than my job usually entails, so I’m extremely glad to have this chair. I’m effortlessly sitting with my spine comfortably aligned, and can feel the tension releasing in my lower back and shoulders. It’s great. I’m glad I got this chair.
M. Durkin –
I normally opt for the most expensive product in a given category with the assumption that it is made from different materials and ultimately will have better quality. When shopping for this chair, I found a much more expensive brand, nearly three times the [rice of this, that I considered. I could not help but think it was way over-priced for what it was. I decided to step down a bit in price and I am so grateful that I did.The chair was extremely well packaged and each part was labeled, making it easy to assemble. The only complaint I would have is that it was somewhat unclear which direction the cross supports should be facing and the diagram was wrong. That said, it’s pretty obvious when you look at the cross pieces that they are longer toward the kneeling end than the seat end. For that to work, the cross members are angled slightly. By looking at them, or holding them upright on a flat surface, you can see that they lean one direction or the other (depending upon which way you have it facing. Obviously, given what I mentioned earlier about the kneeling pad end being further apart than the seat end, the angle should point downward toward the seat to make that happen.In the manual that came with it and in other things I have read or seen online, they suggest starting out in shorter periods of time,m then working up to a full day. They also mention to shift your position from time to time. I had no problem using it the entire day immediately. I do shift my position often, but generally find this to be as comfortable as a seating chair.As as bonus, I have learned that I can use the natural curves of the chair to stretch my Achilles while sitting on it. I have plantar fasciitis, which as a runner is quite painful and hard to get rid of. I have found that I can gently stretch my achiles, one of the main exercises for controlling the pain.Used properly, you can really focus on your core and exercise your abs while working. If you happen to be ADHD, like me, this chair may help you to focus.With regards to quality, I suppose time will tell. The padding is thicker than some of the competitors, but I do not necessarily think that is better. At the end of the day, it will become about how long it lasts and how the material it’s made from compresses.All in all, I highly recommend this chair over the more expensive Balens product. The Balens product does offer an interesting option to add a back rest, but I feel like that is unnecessary and contrary to the intention of a kneeling chair as it takes you out of your core when you push your lower back toward the support, which is the natural tendency. You would have to be pretty disciplined to not do that. As long as this product holds up fairly well, I will never know if it’s equal in quality to the Balens product.8/7/19 Update. Still love the chair, but do have one feature request. This is especially true in the summer months, though I wear shorts year round. Be aware that the kneeling can feel somewhat scratchy on your knees after a few hours when wearing shorts, and I assume a skirt. So, I would prefer if the kneeling pads were not this kind of fabric. I would prefer leather, or some material like that I think. Also, it would be good if it wasn’t absorbent for those times when you are warm and potentially sweating.
comicvet –
I bought a nice looking but non-ergonomic office chair at the beginning of the pandemic. After two years of sitting in it for 8-12 hours a day, my back and posture were in poor shape. After seeing an ad on Instagram for this chair, I bought it on a whim, fully expecting to return it. I am now trying to figure out how to get rid of my old office chair.Ease of Assembly: Iâm really not sure what other reviewers are talking about when they say itâs difficult to put together. It took me about 20 minutes and I didnât need any tools other than the Allen wrench it comes with. Itâs easier than putting most Ikea furniture together. Thereâs a YouTube video about assembly if youâre confused. Also, I am only 5â1, so I took the creatorâs advice and put the seat cushion on backwards so my legs can reach the knee pads. The space is perfect for me. 5 stars.Pain Relief: My back was cramping during assembly because I had just worked 10 hours in my old chair. The second I sat on this chair, the pressure in my lower back was relieved. Itâs so comfortable that I had to look at pictures and videos of people sitting on it because I thought I was using it incorrectly. Turns out itâs just a great chair! 5 stars.Ergonomics: Its a little higher than I normally sit, so I thought it might not work with my desk. I have an Ikea MALM desk and my hips sit just below the desktop. If I scoot in closer, my tummy pouch would be against the desk. However, I would recommend a fairly high monitor riser since your eye level may be much higher than it was before. Because Iâm so high, I thought typing would be uncomfortable, but this angle actually relieves the pressure I was putting on my forearms/wrists.I was tempted to get the Tokyo chair because I thought I would need the backrest. Iâm glad I went with the Austin because it looks much nicer in the home and I donât feel the need for a backrest at all! Another 5 stars!TL;DR: 5 stars. Easy to assemble, relieves back pain almost immediately, relieves pressure on forearms/hands when typing. Generally cute and awesome. When I return to the office, Iâll bring my chair along with me.
Justine –
I love this chair, but the knee cushions wobble and spin, get looser and looser, until the screws need to be tightened– weekly. Yes. Weekly. I keep the Allen wrench it came with in my desk drawer, but after weekly tightening over the few years I have had the chair, no surprise, the screws are finally stripped.(Did I mention it is annoying to have to flip your chair for the weekly tightening?)(Did I mention that it seems pretty dumb that the knee cushions which hold your weight are held in place with one single screw?)Why must companies use their own size/shape/type of screws? Turns out, these screws are unavailable at the hardware store.So. That’s it. The natural life of this chair depends on the life of a screw that clearly isn’t enough to hold the thing together.Is it still a great chair? Yes. But really disappointing that it didn’t last. I did not have my chair for 2 years of the pandemic, so it’s total lifespan was about 3 years… because of the design using a single screw to hold the dynamic important weight-bearing part.I guess I will not be purchasing this brand again. Someone shouldn’t need to replace their furniture every three years.