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5 Best Shops for Office Chairs in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Buying an office chair for a bad back means trying it in person, not gambling on a photo. Reviews here run from 85 up to 1,338, and the shops for office chairs in London below range from a specialist ergonomic retailer with a 4.9 average to IKEA's Oxford Street flagship, so the choice comes down to whether you need genuine back support or a budget desk setup.

Short answer: Back2 International stands out with 4.9 stars across 738 reviews, built specifically around ergonomic office chairs and home-office furniture. Docklands Furniture (4.7, 85 reviews) is the pick for quality secondhand chairs at lower prices, while Aram (4.5, 110 reviews) suits buyers after a design-classic chair. Docklands advertises a desk, chair and pedestal bundle from £129, while specialist ergonomic models sit well above that.
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London's office chair shops, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Back2 International 4.9 738 Overall / ergonomic chairs View ›
2 IKEA Oxford Street 4.0 1,338 Budget furniture, browse in person View ›
3 MUJI Covent Garden 4.0 227 Minimalist office accessories View ›
4 Aram 4.5 110 Design-classic chairs View ›
5 Docklands Furniture 4.7 85 Value and secondhand chairs View ›
5 Best Shops for Office Chairs in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Back2 International logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Back2 International

4.9738 Google reviews

Back2 International is a London office furniture retailer specializing in ergonomic chairs and sit-stand desks, with a showroom where customers can try chairs before buying. The range spans basic office chairs through to specialized bariatric, kneeling, and 24/7 control-room chairs, plus a dedicated back-care and support accessories section. The company also offers home delivery and installation as part of the service.

What people praise

  • In-showroom testing lets buyers try multiple chairs before committing
  • Staff give tailored advice for specific back or posture problems
  • Delivery and installation handled carefully, with no damage to homes
  • Wide range spanning basic to specialist ergonomic chairs
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume738 · 90th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick on this page for anyone with a genuine ergonomic need. The showroom testing and specialist advice set it apart from general furniture retailers.

40 Half Moon Cres, London N1 0TJ

IKEA Oxford Street logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

IKEA Oxford Street

4.01,338 Google reviews

IKEA Oxford Street is the flagship central London branch of the Swedish furniture retailer, stocking home office desks, chairs, and workstation setups alongside its broader furniture and homewares range. Unlike IKEA's larger out-of-town stores, this location is compact and central, with a click-and-collect system for bulkier items that can't be carried out on the day. Reviewers describe it as a convenient stop for smart, affordable office accessories even without a car.

What people praise

  • Central, easy to reach without a car
  • Click-and-collect works well for larger items like desks and chairs
  • Affordable pricing across the office furniture range
  • Small home-office gadgets and accessories well stocked

Worth knowing

  • Gets crowded on weekends, and it's a smaller format than IKEA's larger stores
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4 / 5
Review volume1,338 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown65% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The budget pick for anyone assembling a basic home office setup on a tight timeline, though it lacks the ergonomic specialism of Back2.

214 Oxford St, London W1C 1DA

MUJI Covent Garden logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

MUJI Covent Garden

4.0227 Google reviews

MUJI's Covent Garden branch is a Japanese lifestyle retailer stocking minimalist home and office goods, including desk accessories, storage, and small furniture pieces, alongside its broader clothing and homewares range. The store spans multiple floors and is known for its clean, functional design aesthetic rather than dedicated office chair specialism. Staff are consistently praised for friendly, unpushy service.

What people praise

  • Staff repeatedly praised for going out of their way to help
  • Well organized across two floors, easy to browse
  • Minimalist design aesthetic suits smaller home offices

Worth knowing

  • Some items considered pricey for what they are
  • Not a dedicated office chair specialist; range is limited compared to others here
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4 / 5
Review volume227 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown51% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a stop for small desk accessories and organizational goods rather than a full ergonomic chair purchase.

37-38 Long Acre, London WC2E 9JT

Aram logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Aram

4.5110 Google reviews

Aram is a Drury Lane furniture retailer specializing in authorized originals from modern design icons, including Eames, Saarinen, and other design-classic collections, alongside contemporary office and home pieces. The shop has operated since 1964 and stocks office chairs within its broader furniture range spanning multiple floors. Reviewers describe a strong after-sales relationship, with the shop stepping in to resolve manufacturer disputes on customers' behalf.

What people praise

  • Genuine authorized originals from recognized design houses
  • Strong after-sales support, including resolving supplier issues directly
  • Long-standing customers describe returning for 15 years
  • Three floors of well-curated furniture to browse in person
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume110 · 70th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a design-conscious buyer after a genuine classic chair, not a budget or purely ergonomic option.

110 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5SG

Docklands Furniture logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Docklands Furniture

4.785 Google reviews

Docklands Furniture is a Hackney Road specialist in new and secondhand office furniture, including a dedicated selection of used ergonomic office chairs alongside desks, storage, and pedestals. The shop positions itself around affordable pricing without sacrificing quality, and staff let customers physically try multiple chairs in the showroom before buying. Reviewers repeatedly mention finding exactly what they needed within minutes of walking in.

What people praise

  • Wide selection of secondhand office chairs at lower prices
  • Staff let customers sit in and compare several chairs in person
  • Fast, same-day delivery reported by multiple reviewers
  • Helpful without being pushy on the sales floor
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume85 · 57th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best value pick on this page, particularly for anyone comfortable buying a well-maintained secondhand chair over a new one.

472 Hackney Rd, London E2 9EQ

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a perfect score built on a handful of reviews scores lower than a strong average built on hundreds. Recency checks how many people are still reviewing the shop today. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does an office chair cost in London? (2026)

Prices vary enormously by chair type and condition. A secondhand office chair from a specialist like Docklands typically costs far less than new, while a specialist ergonomic model built for back support, or a design-classic original, sits at the premium end of the market.

JobTypical price
Timeless Elegance offer (Docklands)£85
Desk, chair and pedestal bundle (Docklands)From £129

Ranges compiled August 2026 from listed prices on Docklands Furniture’s own site.

Serving all of London

These shops span central London and East London, from Oxford Street and Covent Garden to Hackney Road, easy to reach on foot or by Tube from most parts of the city. If you’re searching for an office chair shop near me in London, most of this list clusters within walking distance of a Central or Overground line station.

What to ask before you buy an office chair

  • Can I sit in the chair before I buy it?
  • Does the chair come with lumbar or back-support adjustments?
  • Is delivery included, and how quickly can it arrive?
  • For secondhand chairs, what condition guarantee do you offer?
  • Does the chair suit my height and weight range comfortably?
  • What is the return policy if the chair doesn’t work for my back?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these shops?

We compared London office chair retailers with a real public Google track record, weighing their live rating alongside how many customers actually reviewed them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is it worth buying a secondhand office chair?

Reviewers at Docklands Furniture describe good-condition secondhand chairs at a fraction of new prices, so it’s worth considering if budget matters more than having a brand-new item.

Where can I try an ergonomic chair before buying in London?

Back2 International has a dedicated showroom for trying multiple ergonomic chairs in person, which reviewers specifically credit with helping them find the right fit for back problems.

The bottom line

For a genuine ergonomic need, go to Back2 International’s showroom and try before you buy. If budget matters most, Docklands Furniture’s secondhand selection is the better value. Either way, sit in the chair in person before committing.

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