Rank #8 in Best Office Chair 2026: The Measurements Nobody Publishes
BareTay Office Chair with 5cm Adjustable Lumbar and Headrest, Flip-Up Arms
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BareTay is the cheapest chair in this ranking whose lumbar support is measured: 5cm of travel, plus an adjustable headrest and flip-up arms, for £52.99 with 4.4 stars from 186 ratings.
It takes eighth because it publishes no capacity, no seat height and no warranty, and the frame is lighter than the chairs above it. On the one measurement it does give, it undercuts every other chair here.
How those 186 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Lumbar travel as listed | 5 cm |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.4 from 186 |
| Headrest | Adjustable |
| Armrests | Padded, flip-up |
| Capacity as listed | Not published |
| Category rank | 13th in Desk Chairs |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is absolutely fantastic chair for such a great price”
Verified purchase“well packed. easy to put together better then expected. <<<<>>>>”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Office Chair 2026: The Measurements Nobody Publishes.
Rank #1
SIHOO M18 Ergonomic Office Chair, Adjustable Lumbar and Headrest, 330 lb
£129.94
Rank #2
Keratee Ergonomic Office Chair with Adjustable Lumbar and Flip-Up Arms
£79.99
Rank #3
SONGMICS Executive Office Chair with High Back, PU Leather, OBG22BUK
£85.99
Rank #4
CASTLOVE Fabric Office Chair with 14cm Thick Cushion, Linen, Grey
£109.99
Questions people ask
How much does the lumbar support adjust?
5cm of travel according to the listing: the cheapest measured lumbar adjustment in this ranking.
Does it have a headrest?
Yes, and that is unusual at £52.99, where budget chairs usually drop the headrest first.
What is the weight limit?
Not published. The SIHOO and the SONGMICS state capacities; this one does not.
Do the arms fold?
Yes, they flip up so the chair slides under a desk.
Is it good for a small office?
Yes: it is a budget mesh chair with a headrest, and the flip-up arms are designed for tucking it away.
How many ratings does it have?
186 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars, with 69 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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