The New King of Comfort: The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is a WFH Game-Changer

Let’s be honest, the modern work-life balance is a myth. We’re spending more time than ever chained to our desks, and frankly, most office chairs feel like medieval punishment devices. We’re talking unsupportive mesh, armrests that hit at the wrong height, and a ‘lumbar support’ that’s just a sad piece of plastic.

Here at The Coolector, we’re perpetually on the hunt for the ultimate WFH throne—that perfect intersection of high-design, robust engineering, and genuine, all-day comfort. That’s why we’re frankly a little obsessed with what Branch has just unveiled.

They’ve taken their original Ergonomic Chair—already one of the best-rated on the internet—and re-engineered every single component to create their new flagship: the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro.

This isn’t just a ‘new model year’ update; it’s a complete rethink. The Ergonomic Chair Pro is the culmination of half a decade of meticulous research, design, and testing, incorporating feedback from thousands of actual users.

Led by designer Jesse Menayan, the Branch team set out with a clear, ambitious goal: to create a flagship chair that could match, and even surpass, the comfort and materiality of the ‘iconic’ chairs that cost well over twice as much.

This is their statement piece, a commitment to democratising high-end ergonomics for everyone, from the home office to the workplace and anywhere in between.

So, what makes it ‘Pro’? In a word: adjustability. This chair is a veritable chameleon, designed to conform to your body, not the other way around. It boasts a staggering 14 points of adjustment, which is more than we knew was possible.

The armrests aren’t just 3D or 4D—they’re 5D, meaning they move up, down, forward, back, side-to-side, and pivot, ensuring your arms are perfectly supported whether you’re typing or leaning back to contemplate your next big idea.

But the real magic is in the core support system. The Pro introduces a new cushioned two-way adjustable lumbar support, allowing you to dial in not just the pressure but also the height of the support.

And for those of us who lean into our work, the new forward tilt adjustment is a game-changer, keeping your spine in a healthy posture during intense focus sessions. It’s an unrivalled seating experience that’s built for the 8+ hour workday.

Of course, ergonomics are useless if the chair feels cheap. Branch has addressed this by offering the Pro in a wide assortment of premium materials. You can choose from super-soft performance mesh for breathability, a durable and sleek vegan leather, or, for a real touch of class, a textured bouclé or a top-tier semi-aniline leather.

It’s a chair that not only supports your productivity and well-being but also seriously elevates the aesthetic of your workspace. It’s an optional headrest (with an improved design, naturally) away from being the perfect command centre.

And lest you think this is just a pretty face, Branch has put this thing through hell to ensure it lasts. Their testing is borderline sadistic: they dropped 125 lbs onto the seat over 100,000 times to simulate its lifetime, and pulled the seat back with 225 lbs of force 300,000 times to mimic a decade’s worth of reclining.

This chair is, in no uncertain terms, built to last. Now, for the final knockout blow. After hearing about the 5D arms, the advanced lumbar, the premium materials, and the tank-like build quality, you’d be bracing for a price tag well north of a grand.

Incredibly, the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro starts at just $499. It’s not just a new chair; it’s a new benchmark for what’s possible at a remarkably accessible price.

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