How to Remove an Office Chair Cylinder Without Wrecking the Chair
A 15-minute, two-tool method for pulling a stuck or failed gas cylinder out of an office chair - plus what to do when it really will not budge.
By Sarah Doan, OT
Category
Ergonomic chairs
Task chairs, gaming chairs, and stools tested on real bodies for weeks at a time.
The Most Expensive Office Chair in the World: A 2026 Reality Check
The Pininfarina Xten's $1.5M price tag is a myth. Here are the office chairs that actually cost the most in 2026 - from the $23,000 Poltrona Frau Cockpit to the hand-built Wegner PP502.
By Dr. Lena Park, DPT
How to Ship an Office Chair (2026): Cost, Packing, and Carriers
Shipping an office chair runs $40 to $650+ depending on disassembly, box size, and carrier. Full 2026 guide to packing, dimensional weight, courier choice, and when to ship versus sell locally.
By Marcus Wei
16 Types of Office Chairs: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to all 16 office chair categories - ergonomic, task, executive, kneeling, saddle, and more - with who each suits and the tradeoffs.
By Dr. Lena Park, DPT
The Best Ergonomic Office Chairs for 2026 (Tested Picks)
After hundreds of hours in chairs across price tiers, these are the ergonomic office chairs we trust for long workdays - from the Herman Miller Aeron to a $350 mesh sleeper that punches above...
By Dr. Lena Park, DPT
How to Stop an Office Chair from Rolling: 7 Fixes That Actually Work
Seven ways to stop an office chair from rolling away - from chair mats and caster cups to bell glides and sit-brake casters - with notes on which fix matches which floor.
By Sarah Doan, OT
Will a Mesh Office Chair Mesh With You? An Ergonomist's Field Guide
Mesh-back chairs solve the heat problem and, done right, match the support of high-end padded chairs. A practical guide to fit, adjustability, and the mesh chairs worth buying.
By Sarah Doan, OT
Can You Use an HSA for an Ergonomic Chair? Yes - Here's How (2026)
An ergonomic chair can be paid for with HSA, FSA, or HRA funds - but only with a Letter of Medical Necessity. Here's the IRS rule, the LMN process, and the 2026 checkout flow....
By Sarah Doan, OT
How to Fix a Wobbly Office Chair (Diagnostic + Repair Guide)
A floor-up diagnostic from a physical therapist: rule out the floor first, then work through casters, base, gas cylinder, and seat-pan bolts in the order a furniture technician would. Includes the one repair you...
By Dr. Lena Park, DPT
How to Fix a Mesh Office Chair: The Field-Repair Guide
Sagging mesh, sinking cylinders, squeaks, and wobbly armrests - the four failure modes that account for most mesh office chair complaints, and how to fix each one in under an hour with a basic...
By Sarah Doan, OT