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Under $400, the M57 delivers adjustability and lumbar contact you'd expect at twice the spend.
The M57 is the budget chair we now hand to anyone who can't justify a four-figure spend.
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Sarah Doan, OTOccupational therapist and ergonomics consultant. Twelve years certifying workstations across hospitals, studios, and remote-first companies.
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