5 Best Shops for Office Chairs in Sydney (2026)

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

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

An office chair you sit in eight hours a day is not something to buy on looks alone, and the shops for office chairs in Sydney compared here know it: three hold a rating of 4.7 or higher, built almost entirely on reviewers describing back pain solved and chairs fitted to their body. The general office-supply chain on this list tells a very different story, with barely half its reviews rated positive.

Short answer: Recess leads on rating among specialists at 4.9 stars across 201 reviews, with a strong Australian-made ergonomic range. For hands-on fitting and back-pain-specific advice, Sit and Move (4.7, 46 reviews) and Ergoport (4.8, 54 reviews) both stood out in reviews for in-person consultations. Officeworks Pitt St (3.2, 906 reviews) is the general supply option if you just need a chair off the shelf today.

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Sydney's Office Chair Shops, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Recess	4.9 ★	201	Ergonomic chairs & standing desks	View ›
2	Equip Office Furniture	4.8 ★	97	Established supplier, custom desks	View ›
3	Officeworks Pitt St, Sydney	3.2 ★	906	General office supplies, in-stock today	View ›
4	Ergoport - Ergonomic Home & Office Furniture	4.8 ★	54	Chair trials & swaps	View ›
5	Sit And Move	4.7 ★	46	Back-pain-specific fitting	View ›

5 Best Shops for Office Chairs in Sydney (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

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

Recess

4.9201 Google reviews

Recess is an Australian-owned ergonomic furniture brand based in Chippendale, selling office chairs, standing desks, soundproof phone booths and workspace accessories designed for home and office setups. Its Ergo Chair and Ergo Pro 2.0 are the standouts reviewers mention most, and the company runs an online quiz to help buyers pick the right chair.

What people praise

Chairs described as comfortable and well-built out of the box
Australian-owned, a point reviewers repeatedly call out as a reason to buy
Quick delivery, including help carrying furniture up stairs
Highest rating of any shop on this page

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged a noisy wheel rattle on hard floors that the company said comes with the wheel type
Furniture is often heavy and takes real effort to assemble

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume201 · 91th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: The best-rated shop on this page, with reviewers specifically praising the Ergo Chair's comfort and build quality, though check the wheel type if you have hardwood or floorboards.

Website +61262109359 Directions

3 Little Queen St, Chippendale NSW 2008

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Equip Office Furniture

4.897 Google reviews

Equip Office Furniture, based in Gladesville, has supplied Sydney offices with furniture since 1982, including chairs, desks, workstations and custom-built pieces for home and commercial offices. It carries over 200 brands and offers on-site assessment for larger fit-outs, with several reviewers describing repeat business spanning over a decade.

What people praise

Salespeople described as knowledgeable and willing to let customers try multiple chairs
Reliable delivery updates and punctual delivery teams
Repeat customers over 12 to 15 years cited in reviews
Wide range of colours and price points available

Worth knowing

Showroom visit or consultation may be needed rather than a quick online order
Some reviews are years old, so confirm current stock and pricing

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume97 · 84th

Confidencemoderate

Recencyabout a year ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: A long-established Sydney supplier with genuine repeat-customer loyalty, well suited to buyers who want in-person advice before choosing a chair.

Website +61298184200 Directions

446 Victoria Rd, Gladesville NSW 2111

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Officeworks Pitt St, Sydney

3.2906 Google reviews

Officeworks on Pitt Street is a general office supply store selling office chairs alongside printing services, computers, stationery and technology. It is not a chair specialist: reviews cover the full range of the store's business, including complaints about printing wait times and customer service, and it carries the lowest rating on this page.

What people praise

Wide stock of chairs and office supplies available same-day
Some staff singled out by name for going out of their way to help
Central Sydney location, easy to reach
By far the largest review base of any shop on this page

Worth knowing

Reviewers report inconsistent customer service and long printing-counter waits
Not a chair specialist, so expect less personalized fitting advice than the ergonomic shops

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating3.2 / 5

Review volume906 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown39% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Useful if you need a chair in stock today and don't need expert fitting advice, but the rating here reflects a general supplier, not a specialist, and it trails every other shop on this page.

Website +61282675300 Directions

242 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Ergoport - Ergonomic Home & Office Furniture

4.854 Google reviews

Ergoport, in North Sydney, specializes in ergonomic office chairs, standing desks and workspace accessories, carrying brands including Herman Miller, Haworth and HAG. It offers a free trial period on chairs before purchase and reviewers describe the team swapping out chairs at no cost when the first pick didn't fit.

What people praise

Free trial period, including on higher-end chairs like the Herman Miller Aeron
Staff swap chairs or wheels after purchase if something isn't right
Delivery includes accurate timing and careful handling
Reviewers describe patient, unhurried in-store guidance

Worth knowing

Premium brand focus means prices run higher than general suppliers
Smaller review base than the biggest names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume54 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The shop reviewers trust most for getting the fit right the first time, thanks to a genuine trial period and free adjustments after the sale.

Website +61299298447 Directions

Ground Floor, Shop 1/77 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sit And Move

4.746 Google reviews

Sit and Move, in Camperdown, sells ergonomic and therapeutic seating, desks and workstations for home, office and healthcare settings, with a focus on chairs designed around specific back or posture conditions. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff, especially Karen, taking time to understand a medical issue before recommending a chair.

What people praise

Staff take detailed time to match a chair to a specific back condition
Reviewers with documented spinal issues report real pain relief
Custom materials, sizes and colours available
On-time delivery with clear email communication

Worth knowing

Smaller showroom range than the bigger general suppliers
Premium therapeutic chairs come at a higher price point

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume46 · 66th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest pick on this page if back pain is driving the purchase. Multiple reviewers describe a genuinely tailored fitting process rather than a standard sales pitch.

Website +61291980948 Directions

124-126 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050

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How we score

Every number here comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so Officeworks’ 3.2 across 906 reviews carries real weight even next to a smaller shop’s 4.9. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

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

None of the shops on this page publish a single fixed price list across their full chair range, since pricing depends heavily on the model, brand and any customization. Ergonomic specialists like Ergoport and Sit and Move generally price higher than general suppliers like Officeworks. Ask each shop for current pricing on the specific chair you’re considering.

Serving all of Sydney

These shops are spread across Sydney, from the CBD on Pitt Street to Chippendale, North Sydney, Gladesville and Camperdown. Searching for a shop for office chairs near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check current stock before you visit.

What to ask before you buy an office chair

Can I trial the chair for a period before committing to buy?
Does the chair come with a warranty, and how long does it cover?
What is the return or exchange policy if the chair doesn’t suit me?
Can staff adjust or swap components, like wheels or armrests, after purchase?
Is delivery and assembly included in the price?
Does the shop have experience fitting chairs for a specific back or posture condition?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these shops?

We started from Sydney retailers with a public Google presence selling office chairs, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

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

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is Officeworks a specialist ergonomic chair shop?

No. Officeworks is a general office supply retailer that also sells chairs. Its reviews cover its full range of services, including printing and technology, and its rating trails the dedicated ergonomic specialists on this page.

Which shop is best if I have back pain?

Sit and Move and Ergoport both have reviews describing staff who took time to match a chair to a specific back or posture issue, including free trial periods before purchase.

The bottom line

Recess is the safest default for a well-built ergonomic chair with the strongest rating on this page, while Sit and Move and Ergoport are worth the extra time if you’re buying specifically to manage back pain. If you just need something off the shelf today, Officeworks has the stock, but expect a general retail experience rather than specialist advice.

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