Anthros Black

**3/5 Stars – Great Chair Held Back by the Armrests** I really wanted to love the Anthros chair because it does a lot of things well. In many areas, I think it outperforms the Omni LiberNovo. Unfortunately, the armrests are a dealbreaker for me, and that's why I can only give it 3 out of 5 stars. The biggest issue is that the armrests don't adjust high enough. Even at their maximum height, my forearms don't rest comfortably. I have a longer torso and shorter arms, so I realize this won't affect everyone, but it's a significant ergonomic issue for me. I even purchased Aloudy armrest pads to add extra height, and they're still about half an inch too low. The second issue is that the armrests don't slide back far enough. They're about half an inch short of allowing me to pull myself fully into my desk, which means I'm forced to sit slightly farther away than I'd like. For comparison, the Omni LiberNovo has far superior armrests. They adjust higher and slide back farther, making it much easier to achieve a comfortable working position. While I think the Anthros is the better chair overall in many respects, the LiberNovo's armrest design is significantly better. If Anthros extended the armrest height and rearward travel by even another half inch, this chair would be dramatically improved for users with body proportions like mine.

I've been using the Anthros chair for a while now and it's been a solid buy. Assembly was quick and painless — everything went together without any fuss or hunting for tools. Comfort is where it really shines; I can sit for long stretches without the usual aches and shifting around. Well-built, comfortable, and easy to live with. Would recommend.

Love my Anthros. From Day 1, I was able to feel the differences in back and shoulder strain that my new chair enabled. And, the iliac support works so much better than the lumbar support chairs that arthritic spine sufferers are usually pointed to for their lower back situation. My advice is to take the plunge if you are on the fence about making a purchase. Anthros is well worth the cost because the benefit the chair provides a quick and meaningful return on your initial investment. From a 15 year suffer of an arthritic spine who has tried X-Chair and Herman Miller.