Best Office Chair For Short People: What To Care For?

Coming from the most exclusive, widely-known and frequently praised furniture company, Herman Miller Aeron Ergonomic enters our list as the most luxurious, yet honestly reliable and incomparably comfortable chair.

What makes this chair unique and genuinely worthy of the shocking price it comes at is the scientific effort invested in design that perfectly aligns with your body and provides the ergonomic support to your spine, securing a healthy posture.

You won't need to inspect the measures by yourself since Herman Miller has already done it and made the chair in three different sizes: A, B, and C. 

So, you simply chose the size A, customized for people with a delicate build and you're good to go.

Size A has the adjustable height, ranging from 15 inches to 19 inches, which is perfect for people from 4’10 to 5’9” high.

Furthermore, this chair features a remarkable level of adjustability. Namely, the seat reclines between three different positions.

Most importantly, the seat angle adjustment enables a forward "engaged" position that is especially recommendable for short people.

What is also remarkable about this chair is the adjustable sacral-lumbar support that you can modify to follow the line of your spine correctly.

It is also fully adjustable armrests and engaging cross-performance design that enables the broadest range of micro-movements.

The upgraded 8Z Pellicle material enables heat transmission and breathability, creating perfect air circulation and pleasant feeling on the skin.

Next off, we have another exclusive offer for people willing to invest a considerable amount of their savings on a high-quality ergonomic office chair that is highly adjustable and recommended by customers.

Steelcase Amia Task Chair has almost the same features as our top pick. It features an ergonomic design, with seat height adjustable from 16” to 21”, seat depth ranging from 15.8” to 18.5” and even adjustable lumbar support.

In fact, Steelcase Amia has a so-called "Live Lumbar" technology that is safely hidden in the backrest and provides dynamic support that follows your micromovements in the chair, aligning with your back while maintaining the same ergonomic position.

Furthermore, this chair has fully adjustable armrests that move up and down, in and out, and also pivot to 30 degrees. They can even be retracted up to two inches, so when it comes to modifications, this chair is the best on the market.

This chair as well offers a whole variety of choices when it comes to design; you can choose between three upholstery options: standard fabric, breathable mesh fabric, or sewn fabric and twenty-two different colors. 

Ther next model on our list comes from Hbada, and it features a minimalistic, modern design, created to save up your space and save the environment. That's right; what we have here is one eco-friendly office chair!

The reason why this chair is suitable for short people is the adjustable height that goes from 17.7 inches to 21.2 inches.

Moreover, a mid-back design is perfect for a petite figure, and as it tilts from 90 to 120 degrees, you can correctly adjust it to fit your body shape.

What you also get with adjustable backrest is the soothing rocking motion that allows a perfect stress-relief after a long day at work.

The chair's ergonomics hides in the S-type back shape that follows your spine's natural curve, supporting all the critical points of your back.

Once you're done with work and ready to go home, simply fold the hand rests up and store the chair away to save up some space.

I suppose not many of you heard about Hbada, but this chair actually features a high-quality design with a sturdy five-star base, breathable mesh cover, and thick but soft seat cushion.

Alera Elusion Series Mesh Mid-Back is one genuinely reliable office chair that, despite its simple design, offers a whole variety of modifications and functionality.

First of all, this is a mid-back model, thus perfect for short people who'll find themselves trapped in a massive high-back chair. A novelty that this model brings to our list is a seat glide that enables modifications of the back angle.

Furthermore, it has an adjustable tilt mechanism that you can use to lock the backrest wherever you find it convenient or enable a smooth rocking motion.

Importantly, the backrest can be tilted forwards as well, which short people find quite convenient, especially when the seat is too wide for their figure.

The backrest features breathable mesh, while the contoured seat incorporates a soft cushion with a waterfall edge to significantly lower the pressure put on your legs.

Armrests come with soft polyurethane pads and can be modified in terms of height and width.

Finally, the chair measures 26.18 inches in length, 24.8 inches in width, and 15.75 inches in height. It includes a sturdy five-star base and heavy-duty casters for 360 degrees mobility. 

Here we have the only leather option on our list, AmazonBasics Leather-Padded compact office chair for ultimate pleasure and professional interior. 

Nothing says elegance as leather furniture. Besides looking sharp, this chair is also water and oil-resistant due to PU leather upholstery it is covered with.

Under it, we may find soft padding, slightly contoured, and extremely comfortable.

We already mentioned countless times how important the adjustability is when it comes to office chairs.

So, you would be glad to know that this model has an adjustable height, 360 degrees rotation, and tilting back that can be set in position or slightly rocking for a relaxing sensation.

Furthermore, textured nylon armrests provide additional support, while a sturdy five-star base can hold up to 275 pounds.

Finally, the chair measures 27 inches in length x 25.8 in width and 39.2 inches in height, while the seat depth is 18 inches, therefore ideal for shorter consumers.

The chair is BIFMA Certified and comes at more than affordable price. Yet, it looks quite elegant and professional, so if you're looking for a sophisticated yet budget-friendly offer, this one's for you. 

Another environmentally friendly model enters our list in the form of an ergonomic, compact office chair with adjustable design and comfortable soft padding.

What catches the customer's attention the moment they see this chair is the subtle, elegant design that fits literally any interior perfectly. Yet, this chair offers way more than that.

It features an ergonomic design with 2in1 synchro tilt adjustment that enables you to line up the breathable, mesh backrest with your spine appropriately.

At the same time, built-in lumbar support reduces the pressure on your lower back and prevents back pain.

Furthermore, this chair has a pneumatically adjustable height and 360 degrees mobility, so you can conveniently move around the office without getting up.

The eco-leather seat is thickly padded and slightly contoured. It provides just the comfort you need during a long day of work, while height-adjustable, angled arms also improve the experience with their soft PU-padding.

I guess the environmentally-conscious buyers would be excited to know that this chair is GreenGuard Certified, so it has a low chemical emission rate and can endure up to 250 pounds.

The only negative aspect of this chair is the seat height that goes down to only 19 inches. 

The final chair on our list is one high-quality office chair with fantastic adjustability and elegant design, ergonomic and stylish.

This model reminds me a lot of the previous chair I reviewed as it also has a mesh backrest and leather seat. In fact, this one also features the ergonomic design that includes built-in lumbar support and adjustable backrest.

Using the lever, you can adjust the backrest tilt, lock it at different positions or live it upright while the knob under the seat puts you in charge of the back tension and allows the rocking motion.

Mesh back is incredibly convenient for long sitting hours as it allows air circulation and breathability. At the same time, heavy-duty chrome footrest provides a sturdy base and reduces the pressure on your legs.

And for the dimension, the seat measures 20.25" in width x 19" in diameter x 17.25-20.75" in height while the backrest is 20 inches wide and 23 inches high.

Overall, the chair looks very elegant and professional; it comes in fourteen different colors and four styles. For short people, I would recommend the mid-back model or mid-back drafting chair.

1. Ergonomics

2. Seat Depth

If you're a short person searching for the best office chair, you should definitely check the dimensions.

However, the most important of all sizes is the seat depth. It refers to the axis from the buttock to your knees.

If the seat depth is too deep, your legs will hang off the chair causing bad circulation and possibly varicose veins.

Look for the chairs that have a seat 18 inches deep or less so you can sit correctly with your legs on the floor. 

3. Seat Height

Precisely the same principle applies to the seat height. Do not buy chairs that can't be lowered to 18 inches or below.

In fact, the right way to determine the proper seat height for you is to measure the distance from the floor and your knees when you're sitting. That way, you can always be sure the chair will fit you. 

4. Forward Tilt

As much as the backward tilt is an essential precondition to ergonomic design, short people should look for a chair that has a forward angle as well.

Since the seat depth is not always appropriate, short people frequently sit at the edge of the chair, hunching. This can cause back pain or even more serious issues such as scoliosis.

That is why forward tilt can be of use since your backrest follows your spine and provides the needed support.

If you are interested in how to choose a proper chair to prevent back pain and have the ultimate comfort at work, here is one useful article with a detailed buyer’s guide on this matter.