The Market’s 10 Best Ergonomic Saddle Chair Options

The decision to purchase an ergonomic saddle chair should be made carefully, whether you are a medical professional, an artist, or an office worker. Stools and an ergonomic saddle chair need to be comfortable, highly adjustable, structurally sound, and ergonomically designed for working. If you want to purchase an ergonomic office saddle chair, the following qualities are what you should look for:

• Your unique "bootie" shape is taken into account in the ergonomic saddle chair contour.
• You have the correct saddle height for your leg length.

Saddle Seat for Better Posture

Saddle chairs are shaped like equestrian saddles, as you might have guessed from their name. Unlike a regular and best ergonomic chair, this chair allows the user to lean forward with their hips and knees bent at approximately 135° rather than 90° as in a regular seat.

Top 10 Ergonomic Saddle Chairs

Saddle seats are compact stools that take the shape of traditional saddles and can provide a range of benefits to the users. Having an office saddle chair can keep your posture straight and help you avoid unnecessary joint pains. Several saddle computer chair options are available in the range of cute desk chairs, which help enhance your office space and offer a comfortable seating position.

But before buying, It is important to consider a few factors, such as the design, comfort level, height, features, etc. So for your ease, we have shortlisted some of the best ergonomic saddle chairs to help you purchase. Let’s read on to find out more about them!

1. ErgoStool

It is an ergonomic stool designed by Autonomous to promote active sitting and improve posture. The stool features an adjustable height and a curved base that allows the user to rock and shift their weight, engaging their core and leg muscles while sitting. The goal of the ErgoStool is to reduce the negative effects of prolonged sitting and promote a more active and healthy lifestyle.

ErgoStool

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Specifications

Product dimensions	13”L x 13”W x 25” - 35”H
Seat dimension	13”L x 13”W
Seat height	25” - 35”
Range of motion	30°
Materials	Polyester fabric with molded foam interior and durable nylon plastic frame
Colors	Navy Blue, All Black, Cool Gray, Evergreen
Weight capacity	270 lbs
Warranty	2 years

2. Uncaged Ergonomics Wobble Stool Standing Desk Balance

It is a stool designed to promote active sitting and improve posture while standing at a desk. The stool features an adjustable height and a rounded base that allows the user to wobble and shift their weight, engaging their core and leg muscles while standing.

The goal of this saddle chair is to reduce the negative effects of prolonged standing and promote a more active and healthy lifestyle. It is also designed to provide relief to those who experience back pain, as the constant movement can help to alleviate discomfort.

Uncaged Ergonomics Wobble Stool

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Specifications

Dimensions	12.99"D x 12.99"W x 32.68"H
Seat height	23” - 33”
Materials	Steel, Polypropylene, Polyurethane Foam, Polyester
Colors	Black, Blue, Red
Weight capacity	250 lbs
Warranty	3 months

3. Skyline Decor Chrome Swivel Task Office Chair

It is a saddle chair designed for use in an office or work setting. The chair features a swivel base and adjustable height, allowing the user to customize their seating position for maximum comfort and productivity. The chair also has a modern design, with a chrome finish and sleek lines.

The Skyline Decor Chrome Swivel Task Office Chair is designed to provide support and comfort during long hours of sitting, and its stylish appearance can add a touch of elegance to any office space.

Skyline Decor Chrome Swivel Task Office Chair

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Specifications

Dimensions	17"W x 16.5"D x 29.25" - 34.75"H
Seat height	20.25" - 25.75"
Materials	Chrome, Plastic, Steel
Colors	Green, Red, Lime, Blue, Cherry Tomato, Candy Heart, White, Violet, Silver, Vibrant Red, Vibrant Pink, Vibrant Orange, Bright Blue, Apple Green, Vibrant Black
Weight capacity	250 lbs
Warranty	1 month

4. Uncaged Ergonomics Wobble Stool Air Balance Chair

The stool features an adjustable height and a rounded base that allows the user to wobble and shift their weight, engaging their core and leg muscles while sitting. The Wobble Stool Air is designed with a mesh seat and backrest to promote airflow and comfort during extended periods of sitting. It is also lightweight and easy to move, making it a versatile seating option for use in various settings such as home or office.

Uncaged Ergonomics Wobble Stool Air Balance Chair

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Specifications

Dimensions	Seat diameter: 15” Base diameter: 18”
Seat height	19” - 25.5”
Materials	Steel, silicon gel, polyester
Colors	Black
Weight capacity	250 lbs
Warranty	3 months

5. Corechair Classic : Ergonomic Active Sitting Chair

The office saddle chair is designed to promote active sitting and improve posture while sitting for long periods of time. The chair's unique design features a movable seat and backrest, which allows the user to engage their core and back muscles while sitting. The chair also has adjustable height and tilt, allowing the user to customize their seating position for maximum comfort and productivity.

This saddle chair with back support is also designed to alleviate back pain and promote a healthier lifestyle for office workers who spend a significant amount of time sitting at a desk. Its modern design and functionality make it a popular choice for those who prioritize both comfort and style in their office environment.

Corechair Classic

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Specifications

Seat Height	17" - 21.5"
Seat Size	16.7" - 18.3"D x 18.3"W
Item weight	34 lbs
Color	Black
Warranty	8 years

6. Master Massage Berkeley Ergonomic Split Style Saddle Stool

This saddle chair is known for its sturdy build and comfortable chair. It has a pneumatic-lift mechanism, adjustable height, and a wooden seat. The chair is available in different colors, e.g., black, blue, coffee, etc.

Some pros associated with this chair include its compact frame, high-quality material, and easy mobility. However, it can have certain cons, like a small seat diameter and no back support.

Master Massage Berkeley Ergonomic Saddle Stool

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Specifications

Seat Height	21”- 28”
Seat Size	15.7"L x 15"W x 21”- 28”H
Item weight	17.6 lbs
Color	Black
Support Weight	660 lbs

7. Gaiam Balance Ball Chair Stool

This is a somewhat different kind of chair as it is specifically designed in the shape of a dome to keep your core strengthened and your posture straight. It has a solid base, adjustable lift, and a 360-degree swivel feature. You can use it for various purposes as it is multifunctional.

Gaiam Balance Ball Chair Stool

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Specifications

Seat Height	23"- 33"
Materials	PVC, PP, Nylon
Item weight	19.84 lbs
Color	Black
Support Weight	300 lbs

8. Massage Pro ForPro Saddle Stool

If you seek a chair that can keep your posture upright and offers maximum comfort, this is the right option. Some features include high-quality PVC leather, a swivel feature, height adjustment, and a weight capacity of 350 lbs.

Massage Pro ForPro Saddle Stool

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Specifications

Seat Height	17” – 22”
Seat Size	21.3"D x 8.8"W x 20.3"H
Item weight	11.4 lbs
Color	Black
Support Weight	350 lbs

9. Master Massage Ergonomic Swivel Saddle Rolling Hydraulic Stool

Another great saddle chair option that can contribute significantly to your space. This chair ensures that your posture is not impacted, and you can remain healthy and upright as you do your work. The chair is made of durable material and has polyurethane wheels, which keep your floors undamaged.

Master Massage Ergonomic Swivel Saddle Chair

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Specifications

Seat Height	20.5” - 27.5”
Seat Size	18"D x 16"W
Item weight	13 lbs
Color	Black
Support Weight	550 lbs

10. SoHome Multifunctional Dental Luxury Stool

The primary pros of this chair include its comfortable shape, effective back support, and armrest. The chair can hold a weight of up to 750 pounds. It has a height adjustment, smooth mobility, and a swivel feature. However, the cons may be its overall size and fairly high price.

SoHome Multifunctional Dental Luxury Stool

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Specifications

Backerst	380mm×360mm
Color	Pink
Support Weight	750 lbs

What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of an Ergonomic Saddle Chair?

Oftentimes during our visit to the doctor's office or dental appointment, one might wonder why those tiny stools are so popular. The discomfort they portray, the tiny seat they host, and the little base that could keep you wobbly might indicate that a doctor is bound to sit uncomfortably while treating the patients. However, the truth is much further than this.

An ergonomic saddle chair is a popular choice for doctor's offices and now in many other workplaces for many reasons, and there is a strong logic for why they have yet to become obsolete. While the fact remains true that a saddle seat has its own set of drawbacks, the advantages are much more noticeable to make them useful in multiple settings. Below are some benefits and downsides of using a saddle seat in the workplace.

It Relieves Back Pain

People who spend extended hours working in the same position suffer from issues like back pain, neck discomfort, and arm pain. While using a saddle seat, your lower body is positioned in a declining posture, rotating the pelvis forward and curving your lower back in an ergonomic position. As a result, this straightens the upper back and neck muscles, helping you naturally adapt to a comfortable and natural posture. The support under the hip by the saddle stool also minimizes the tension in the spine and shoulders; hence you get relief from the sitting back pain and neck discomfort.

Comfortable Prolonged Sitting

Some saddle chairs include a split seat, which relieves strain on the pelvic floor and cools the genital region. This is said to be a healthy sitting posture, particularly for males since it enables you to sit comfortably on the chair for an extended amount of time.

It Strengthens Spine

A strengthened spine and a straightened posture are two big benefits of using a saddle chair in your workplace. The sitting posture automatically corrects the posture with a straight back and spine that is most comfortable. According to a study, saddle chairs are beneficial for preserving the lumbopelvic and cervical areas' natural spinal angles. This indicates that fixing postural issues like flat backs may also benefit from using this type of chair. Due to the design of the saddle stool, the user subconsciously and gradually develops an ergonomic posture over time.

It Minimizes Leg Fatigue

Slumping or slacking in a saddle seat is impossible without falling off. So saddling will improve leg fatigue as you don't tend to lose your entire weight on the leg muscles.

It Improves Blood Circulation

Your upper leg won't be pressed against anything, and there won't be any pressure points on your buttocks or leg muscles. Your legs' blood vessels and arteries are the widest in this posture. Your legs will feel much better since the angles between your upper and lower legs are considerably broader than they typically are. Using your legs actively speeds up your metabolism.

It Improves Balance and Coordination

Continuous use of an ergonomic saddle chair improves your body coordination, responsiveness, and balance greatly. This is because saddle sitting involuntarily involves your body and nervous system to maintain a proper posture. Hence, as a result, you remain active and less likely to experience fatigue after a day in a saddle stool.

More Comfortable Movements

Some jobs like dentist, artist, architect, or designer might require an open-up movement compared to a desk job where you can sit with your back against the chair. Hence for these jobs, an ordinary chair doesn't provide freedom of movement and might restrict you in a certain position. Working in a saddle chair opens up the hip angle so you can tilt forward without messing up the ergonomic posture.

Tall Height

One drawback of saddle chairs is that they are mostly too tall for a conventional work desk. Due to this reason, you aren't able to attain a normal working posture by combining a saddle stool with a conventional office desk. Even though they have the feature to adjust the height, their minimum height is even taller than a fixed desk height.

Pain in the Bones

The first few weeks will be painful for those who frequently droop when seated on regular chairs. The pelvis moves backward when slouching, putting pressure on the tail bones. In a saddle seat, your pelvis is tilted forward, causing you to sit on your sit bones as you maintain an upright posture. This can take some time to adjust to the chair, and many people tend to quit a saddle chair during this initial uncomfortable phase.

How to Adjust Your Saddle Office Chair for Maximum Comfort?

Adjusting a saddle stool is a slow and steady process, and while we will give you some ergonomic guidelines to set a saddle stool for maximum comfort, it is also important to take this journey slow. If this is your first time using a saddle stool, we advise starting cautiously. First, try using a different office chair for an hour or two at a time. Using your saddle chair for longer periods for more active sitting will get simpler as your muscles get stronger and your spine adjusts to the shift in posture. Below are some tips for adjusting your saddle chair for maximum benefits:

• Adjust the height of your chair so that your knees are at a 90 degrees angle while your feet lie flat on the floor.
• Adjust the seat angle according to your activity, such as tilting forward, leaning back for reading, or looking at something closely.
• Position the seat so your weight is evenly and fully distributed on the saddle seat and your spine remains neutral.
• Don’t forget to take breaks to avoid fatigue.

How to Buy a Saddle Seat?

As you sit in an ergonomic office saddle chair, your spine strengthens, and your posture improves. With this stance, you will strengthen the muscles of your lower back, abdominals, and buttocks. Once your muscles have adjusted to the new posture, your posture will gradually correct itself. Sitting in ergonomic saddle stools increases hand strength and acuity. With a more stable torso and shoulder girdle, hand activity is facilitated.

A solid saddle ergonomic stool and divided saddle stools are both available. Split saddle stools are divided down the middle, with some even having an adjustable gap in the middle. Men can benefit from this design in more ways than women (more on that later). Based on online saddle ergonomic chair reviews, it would help if you also considered the following things when purchasing a saddle stool.

Single or Dual Seat Pads

With two different models of the saddle chair for office, you can choose between an open-gap center seat and a split-seat option. There is a preference for this saddle design among many men and women. With the split seat, the ambient temperature on the lower half of the seat reduces, contributing to increased comfort and hygiene. As a result of the split-seat, the pudendal nerve and prostate may be relieved from pressure.

Firmness

Beginners may take a while to become accustomed to saddle computer chairs. It would be easier for the transition if you began with a softer cushioned option before going onto the firmer option.Others complain bitterly that the saddle seats are too hard, even though they sense that they are softly cushioned. There are two reasons why someone complains of hardness: either their seat doesn't fit, or their tissue is too rigid or flexible for even the best ergonomic saddle stool to work correctly.

Seat Height

An adjustable desk is a must for saddle computer chairs because they are higher than regular office chairs. It is also possible to skip buying a new desk and buy a desk riser or stand instead. Instead of thinking of a saddle seat like a chair, think of it as a "supported standing device."

Compared to conventional chairs, saddles have much higher seat heights. The angle between the legs and torso should be about 135° in saddle-sitting (as opposed to 90° in chairs). The optimal posture of the back depends on the height of the seat.

Even if the seat height is slightly lower than optimal, you can still use the saddle seat because the cantle shape helps keep the pelvis upright. An individual can adjust the height several inches in a saddle seat and still be supported, seen, and comfortable in a high perch posture.

Tilt

When buying saddle standing desk stools, look for those that allow you to tilt them. Changing this setting will allow you to adjust the seat to fit your anatomy comfortably.There is usually an option to tilt the seat on most saddle seats. For some individuals, adjusting the seat so that it is comfortable is necessary based on their anatomy.

You prefer to drive your saddle backwards when you have a pear-shaped body (more visible buttocks or thighs). The saddles are usually used forward by people with apple-shaped bodies (fine buttocks and thighs). Adjust the tilt of the seat for a comfortable, balanced feeling.

Leg Position

Your feet are involved in providing body support in all ergonomic saddle chairs. You can work with your hands more stably when you straddle in a wide position. As the chair is used, your legs do not assist your posture in the same way they do when sitting passively in a desk chair.

Seat Contour

An upholstered seat offers more support if it's contoured. Additionally, you are also putting yourself at risk of not fitting the item. Try out a saddle chair before you purchase it if you want to buy a highly contoured one.It is generally observed that the more anatomical shapes in a seat, the better the fit.

A seat's contour means fewer people can fit in it, resulting in fewer people being able to sit comfortably. Less anatomically contoured seats provide more flexibility for the population's anatomical variances. Average saddle seats rise above the bottom of the seat towards the rear. "Cantle" means a rise behind the pelvis that helps support the pelvis in an upright position.

Backrest

Getting one with a backrest will be more useful if you intend to use the saddle stool for extended periods (for example, at the office). In all other situations, alternate the ergonomic chair with a regular office chair.

Seat Width

When beginning saddle-sitting, beginners often feel that their seats are too wide. It is designed with a wide saddle seat, making it comfortable to ride. Maintaining a more upright posture and increasing stability will be easier with a wider seat. Additionally, leaning to the side and reaching out with a broader stance improves stability and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are saddle Seats good for your posture?

Yes, saddle seats actively engage the brain to maintain a straight spine alignment, improving the posture in turn.

Can you sit on an ergonomic saddle stool all day?

Yes, although taking breaks on a saddle stool is recommended, the riding posture makes it possible to maintain an upright angle and practice prolonged sitting too.

What is the best position for a saddle chair?

With your knees forming a 90 degrees angle and feet flat on the floor, the back should be straight, and the thighs must have a 45 degrees angle from the floor. Make sure the knees are not raised above the hip level.

Is a saddle seat good for back comfort?

Yes, saddle chairs are known to improve sitting posture and alleviate back pain by relieving the stress put on the upper back and spine.