{"id":117466,"date":"2025-06-02T06:48:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T06:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=117466"},"modified":"2026-06-22T22:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T22:58:12","slug":"ergotune-vesby-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/ergotune-vesby-review\/","title":{"rendered":"ErgoTune Vesby Review: Best Office Chair Under $1,000?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 7<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Want an ergonomic office chair that doesn’t scream “teenage gamer”? ErgoTune claims to have you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vesby is the more sophisticated cousin to the venerable ErgoTune Joobie<\/a> – and the most recent addition to my list of top office chairs in Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it worth the $899 sticker price – about $200 more than the Joobie? I’ve been using it in my home office for the past 5 months to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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> ErgoTune Sale Now On<\/a><\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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5 Things I Love About The ErgoTune Vesby<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chairs that sell for $900-$1000 offer full ergonomic adjustment, premium materials and reasonably stylish design. The Vesby doesn’t disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Design That Turns Heads.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Above: The Vesby costs just under $900, but looks like a $1,500 office chair.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you regularly read my blog, you’ll know that I consistently complain that ergonomic chairs tend to look like bulky, ugly monstrosities that belong in basements of young teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important!<\/h3><\/div>

Haven’t you noticed that almost every ergonomic chair under $1,000 looks the same? On a good day, they make you look like an unemployed teenager. On a bad day, they make you look like Stephen Hawking.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vesby’s designers made an effort to break out of this drudgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design is outstanding. In fact, I believe it’s the chair’s main selling point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shape is bold and sophisticated, reminding me of classic Humanscale designs by Nils Diffrient (Google Humanscale Liberty and World, if you’re curious).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div>

I didn’t attach Vesby’s headrest because, in my view, the chair looks smarter without it (see photo below). I also rarely use headrests.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Above: My Vesby in black with the headrest removed. I prefer the squared-off shape of the backrest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get a choice of 5 colours – most of them very loud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t love bright-coloured chairs, which is why I chose a black one. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

But if you do choose a coloured option, note that the colour covers both<\/strong><\/em> the frame and the mesh – not just the mesh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This subtle design choice contributes to Vesby’s bold, standout look. Unlike the safe, subdued Steelcase designs<\/a>, the Vesby demands attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s built to be a statement piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vesby’s size contributes to the visual heft. It’s ~20% larger in all dimensions than a standard office chair (more about it below).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Fabulous Fabric Mesh.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Above: The lumbar pad adjusts for height and reach. It’s always strong, without being aggressive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you hate the feeling of rubbery office chair mesh on your skin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But do you find fabric seats too sweaty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vesby offers the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ErgoTune’s fabric-infused mesh extends across both the seat base and the backrest, and feels outstanding on the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also provides a luxurious suspended feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tension is just right. I never felt my backside getting sore from 8-10 hour workdays. Nor did I feel like I was sagging into the chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Will the soft mesh withstand years of daily use? 5 months in, it still looks brand new. My ErgoTune Joobie also fared well<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. Plush, Premium Armrests.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Two-piece backrest, with a separate lumbar, is clearly visible here. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ErgoTune’s armrests have always sucked. I’ve criticised them on the Supreme<\/a> for the past 4 years – and even more so on the Joobie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vesby is the polar opposite. It’s a masterclass in armrest design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, they’re attractive to look at. As with the rest of the chair, their rounded shape looks heavily inspired by Humanscale designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, their caps are on point. Soft enough to provide comfort but hard enough to be durable, they also look like they belong on a chair that costs almost $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, they could easily be on a chair worth $2,000 – and no one would raise an eyebrow.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Third, they adjust in all directions you’d expect. Full 360-degree swivel, width, pivot, height and depth are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My only gripe with the Vesby\u2019s armrests? Their minimum height. At the lowest setting – 18 cm above the seat – they sit higher than most. Most chairs drop below 15 cm to keep your shoulders relaxed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4. Built Like A Tank.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Vesby’s headrest is massive. Instead of looking like an awkward afterthought, it follows the lines of the backrest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve used chairs ranging from $120 to $3500, and the Vesby’s build quality definitely feels like it belongs at the upper end of this scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic surfaces feel expensive to the touch. Nothing that shouldn’t bend bends. Nothing squeaks.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Armrests make satisfying metallic clicks when adjusted. Lumbar support knobs, although made from plastic, don’t feel flimsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controls look and feel decidedly premium, and are laid out in a logical, legible row of levers on the right-hand side of the chair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The warranty is shorter than I expected at this price – 4 years on the frame, 3 on the mechanisms. In contrast, a Steelcase Series 2<\/a>, retailing for roughly $1,200, offers 12 years of coverage. That said, ErgoTune bumps it up to 6 and 5 years if you post a photo or video of the chair on social media. It’s a great deal – do it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Above: Seat depth, tilt lock, and seat height controls are in the top row. Tilt tension is adjusted using the big knob below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 Things I Hate About The ErgoTune Vesby<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Vesby is a great chair, but it has a few flaws you must know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Mesh Is Prone To Stains.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Choose the black colour – it’s the least prone to stains.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve pointed this out when reviewing both the Joobie and the Supreme, and I must do it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That soft, fuzzy feeling against your legs comes at a cost: it’s harder to clean. Fabric doesn’t let go of stains as well as rubber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not an issue if your Vesby is black in colour, or you don’t eat at your desk. But if you opted for one of the lighter\/brighter hues, and\/or are known for spilling your food, be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important!<\/h3><\/div>

I once ruined a perfectly good Coral Red Supreme while scoffing down a sandwich. Hitting it with a few rounds of dishwashing liquid reduced the stain but didn’t quite eliminate it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. It’s Huge!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Above: Notice the Vesby’s bulk in this side-by-side comparison with my Recess Ergo chair. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is both a strength and a weakness. But after deliberation, I decided to mark it as the former. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at the photo above: the Recess Ergo is pretty typical in size. But the Vesby\u2019s parts are clearly much wider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n