Let us not mince words: thrones come in many forms. Kings have gold and velvet. Gamers have neon lumbar support. And now, thanks to the Rattantree High Back Office Chair, I too have found my seat of power — and it swivels with authority (or did, before I replaced the wheels… more on that shortly).
First impressions? Decidedly stately. The material is a quiet triumph — not the sort of fabric that screams for attention, but the kind that sits there in dignified silence, waiting for you to notice its well-tailored excellence. Smart? Certainly. Professional? Undeniably. It has the look of something that might gently nod at you during a board meeting, then help you write a novel after lunch. There's no faux leather sheen or garish mesh here — just clean lines, good posture, and refined sensibility.
The high back whispers sweet support to your spine, while the padding beneath your posterior feels like it was designed by someone who once sat for eleven hours straight and vowed never to inflict that kind of suffering on others again. It’s comfortable enough to forget you're working… which is both a blessing and a risk to productivity.
Originally, this noble steed came with castors. But alas, my floor is wood — a delicate, creaky expanse not unlike the deck of an 18th-century galleon. I replaced the wheels with **bell glides**, transforming the chair from a roving rogue to a firmly planted guardian of posture. It now sits in resolute stillness, like a monk in mid-meditation. And frankly, it's better for it.
Here’s the kicker: the price. For what I paid, I expected something that might last a year, squeak within a week, and develop a slow lean like a confused giraffe. But no — this chair is solid, sensible, and stunningly well-priced. It’s the sort of purchase that makes you suspicious of how affordable it was, then smug when you realise you’ve won a small domestic lottery.
The Rattantree chair is the unassuming champion of my home workspace — a chair with dignity, comfort, and just enough character to make me feel like I’ve made a savvy, grown-up decision. Wheel-less but wise, it doesn’t roll anymore, but neither do I. Together, we sit — in peace, in purpose, and occasionally in pyjamas.
| Brand | rattantree |
|---|---|
| Model Number | E020 |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 50.01 x 50.01 x 92 cm; 9.1 kg |
| Special Features | Adjustable Height, Arm Rest, Swivel |
| Item Weight | 9.1 kg |
