Large Size Higher Ground Active Sitting Chair - Including Cushion

I (Nathan’s wife) work from home and have tried traditional desks with different chairs. I’ve tried standing desks. Nothing has provided long term comfort. Next, I tried a floor desk with a pillow, then a yoga bolster, then a zafu. That worked alright for two years.
But as someone with scoliosis sitting too long hurts. Standing too long hurts. Getting up and down off the floor is annoying for eight hours, so I sat too much. Then I found Higher Ground through a random internet search. I was intrigued.
I bought a height adjustable workbench (crank operated) as a desk and after being prodded by my husband to spend the money we didn’t have, I ordered a large chair from Higher Ground.
2 days later it was at my door.
My husband unpacked it and 1.5 literal minutes later I had it put together. Then I sat.
All my back and hip pain disappeared. The next day I was so comfortable I worked 30 extra minutes because I wasn’t waiting to be able to stand up and leave my desk. There are no words. Now my husband wants one and we want two more for our family room.
Thank you for such a simple but thoughtful solution.

Super cozy and comfortable so far! It really helps transform my standing desk setup to more of a floor desk one. Big shout-out to the fantastic customer service team. 💚

I’m seriously patting myself in the back and the folks who created this. Mobility is a major focus in my life and this is the chair of my dreams. I work remotely and this is what I’ve always been looking for to maintain my asian squat.

I really enjoy the chair. The different angled settings are super nice for switching things up during the day. My kids (2 & 4) love to climb inside and hide underneath it, which is fun. I can imagine it being a nice little hideout for a dog, if we had one. I would totally buy this again, and I'm considering getting more for other rooms in my house.

The size of the platform is perfect because I have enough room to sit in different positions during the day, from kneeling, to squatting, to cross-legged, as well as stretching out one leg or letting it hang over the side.

Some features I'd love to see adjusted:
- I think it's a little expensive, it would be easier to justify buying a whole set of them if they cost closer to $200 each
- I slide the chair forward underneath my desk when I'm not using it, and slide it out in the morning. It's tricky to lift the chair using the back piece, because it slides out of the connectors on the sides when you lift it. So, I've taken to grabbing both sides instead, which feels a lot more secure. It seems like if you switched the direction of that locking mechanism, it would be easier to move forward / backward.

As a therapist and author who spends extensive hours working on a laptop, the Higher Ground Chair has been an essential part of my daily routine for over a year. Initially skeptical—since it was a gift—I would never have considered it otherwise. Now, I can confidently say it has revolutionized my posture and comfort. This chair isn't just about sitting; it's about enhancing your body's natural posture and strength.

Before using this chair, prolonged floor seating was a challenge. Recently, at a music event where everyone sat on a hard floor, I noticed a significant improvement. Thanks to this chair, I could enjoy the event in comfort, something past me would have found uncomfortable. The design not only supports but actively improves your core strength, making everyday activities more comfortable.

As a woman navigating the physical changes of middle age, this chair has been a game-changer in maintaining vitality and youthful posture. If you're considering a shift from traditional ergonomic chairs to something that truly supports natural body mechanics, the Higher Ground Chair is unparalleled. It's not just a piece of furniture; it's a lifestyle enhancement that I can't recommend enough.

My piano practice has improved with my Sage. Sitting on my flat piano bench for long periods of time used to give me backaches, but now I love spending hours at the piano on my Sage; it’s my happy place.

I was lucky to receive one of the original Higher Ground Chairs. Sitting in my office became more comfortable. Since I had room to move and adjust my body, I was not stiff! Next I tried it for yoga & workouts. The chair is a game changer for yoga modifications and stretching. You will love this chair!

First off, I loved how simple it was to set up. My 5 year old even helped me. I’ve loved having it to sit more naturally, open up my hips, and honestly just change things up on how I sit. Plus, I love it’s not some heavy piece of furniture I can’t move to a new spot if I want to switch that up. Finally, my boys love it as a secret spot to play underneath. Boom! Win win!

Replaced our studio chairs with these. Relieves back stress and encourages good posture. If you put two chairs together, you can lay across them. Great for musicians, and anyone that has lower back pain. Recommended for meditating and breathing properly.

I didn’t think I could sit without a back rest for long periods of time. But I decided to take a chance and I love it! I move through lots of different positions throughout the day while I paint and draw in my studio and my feet never go numb because they don’t reach the floor like they did on my old chair. Honestly, I don’t think I can do art in a regular chair anymore.

I'm someone who's always preferred to sit criss cross on the floor rather than in a chair so I was so excited to hear about this chair where it literally feels like I'm sitting on the floor (and in a great position that doesn't strain my back!) I'm at my desk 3-4hrs at a time and absolutely love the higher ground chair! When I'm not using it, it slides perfectly under my standing desk. My cats also love that there's plenty of room for them to sit with me. And they're typically on it if I'm not ;) Highly recommend!

Love LOVE Love this chair! I can get comfortable in all positions and move around freely while at my desk.
I only wish there had been a larger size available, my knees hang off and my tush is at the back of the chair limiting movement. I am only 5'4" and would like the security of moving without falling off.

Have been using this wonderful chair for about a week now and have noticed a real difference in my focus. I thought I'd have to switch back and forth between this chair and a more standard chair to give my back a break, but was surprised to make it through a 9+ hour workday on day 1, and have carried on since then. Do not miss my normal office chair at all. Finally, a chair that is made for people who move. Craftsmanship is excellent and feels very sturdy to sit on. The design is elegant - literally setup within 2 minutes, didn't even need the included instructions. Highly recommend. Already thinking of getting more for other parts of our home.

Excellent construction, comfortable, great for better posture.

I loved my first Higher Ground chair so much I went back for seconds! This time I grabbed the smaller size, and it’s a total game-changer for beating the "static trap" of standard office seating.

Don't let the compact footprint fool you, it packs the exact same active sitting comfort. It gives me an entire palette of postures while working, then effortlessly slides completely under my desk when I'm done. If you think you need a massive executive chair to survive a long workday, this little wonder will happily prove you wrong.

Bought one, was so happy with it, I bought another.

IKEA furniture should aspire to be this simple to build. And yet it is still very sturdy. I am also happy with how they look.

Incredibly comfortable if you know how to sit in various yoga postures. Way better than regular chairs.

My review may be coming from a different direction than the rest. I used this chair for the better part of a month now and feel I can relay my thoughts. I bought this chair as someone who believes as many have said that years of sitting in a standard desk chair has taken away A LOT of my flexibility and caused much of my lower back pain. So I have begun stretching more and trying to gain flexibility back by sitting in various positions other than traditional sitting. So while many of the reviews come from people who can sit criss cross legged, on bent legges, or asian squat, I cannot but would like to get there someday.
So if you are like me and aspire to sit that way, then this chair is for you (and me) but make sure you are committed to this style of sitting or I can easily see this chair pushed to a corner and becoming an extra storage shelf.

My only negative comment is the lack of ability to lower the overall height (not just the tilt). As a shorter person 5'6" I don't sit with my desk chair at 20" because my feet don't quite reach the ground at that height. Also, I would not be at eye level with my monitor at that height. Most chairs and couches (I measured) are at about 15 - 17 inches high. So when using this chair with a cushion either trying to keel (which I cant yet) or asian squat I am so high I have to bend down a bit to type or be at eye level with my monitors and laptop screen. It would be nice to have a lower option so that in a squatting/kneeling position with the cushion, you would be closer to eye level with monitor/laptop on a standard desk. Monitor stands or a standing desk are a good solution as well, but if you don't already have those, then it's an extra investment on top of the chair.

Still would recommend this purchase overall.

So happy I finally found a chair that lets me comfortably sit cross-legged. I enjoy the flexibility of being able to change cushions, alternating between sitting on a meditation pillow top of the chair to sinking into a bigger softer cushion. As a restless sitter I feel so supported by this chair!

I WFH in a job that requires me to sit in front of the computer for several hours at a time. I am a super restless sitter, and have tried ALL the chairs....Cross-legged chairs, yoga ball chairs, kneeling chairs, core-focused chairs. This is the one that lets me sit comfortably and work in pretty much any position: squatting, cross-legged, one knee up, normal (feet flat on the floor). My only issue is the cushion that comes with it is firm, so my lumbar spine feels compressed at the end of the day. I'm currently troubleshooting that.