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Sure, Herman Miller gets the headlines. But in the real world—where budgets bite and your home office or dorm is a compact command space—the Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair is the kind of upgrade that can fit a boardroom or bedroom. One of the picks in PopSci’s roundup of best office chairs, Gabrylly’s not trying to reinvent the wheeled seat. It’s just providing you with some economical ergonomics for 30 percent off during this limited-time discount.

Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair — $188 (was $269)

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With an all‑mesh build that keeps air flowing through marathon work sessions, this is a savvy sidekick. A reclining tilt lock up to 120 degrees. Flip-up arms clear the way for guitar noodling or just tight desk quarters. And the adjustable headrest and reclining tilt (hello, 120 degrees) let you lean into comfort—or out of existential dread. With dynamic lumbar support that flexes with you, it’s a stealthy superstar that wants to be your spine’s best friend. It won’t feng shui your posture into perfection, but it will improve your productivity rig. If you want solid support, slick adjustability, and a chair that doesn’t squeak through a thesis, Gabrylly’s got your back just in time for back-to-school.

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Tony Ware is the Managing Editor, Gear & Commerce for PopSci.com. He’s been writing about how to make and break music since the mid-’90s when his college newspaper said they already had a film critic but maybe he wanted to look through the free promo CDs. Immediately hooked on outlining intangibles, he’s covered everything audio for countless alt. weeklies, international magazines, websites, and heated bar trivia contests ever since.