It's hard to find home office furniture that looks great at a palatable price. That's why you'll find Branch's products among our top recommendations in many of our guides. Whether it's an office chair or a standing desk, the company's products look good, work well, and are reasonably priced. That makes its Sale of the Year all the more appealing.
From now through December 3, you can snag 15 percent off sitewide at branchfurniture.com, and 20 percent off bundles (like if you pair a desk and chair together). You may need to make sure you add code BFCM to your cart, though it should be there automatically. Not sure where to start? I've tested several Branch products over the years; here's what's worth the cash.
Chair Deals
This is my top recommendation for most people in my Best Office Chairs guide. There are dozens of cheaper chairs on the market, but it's hard to find an option under $500 that's comfortable and highly adjustable while also being attractive and offering various style options (Branch now even offers it with bouclé upholstery). The headrest is optional—I don't think you need it—but you can adjust the seat depth, the lumbar support can be aligned and pushed inward, and you can tilt the seat forward, too.
On a tight budget? You won't find a better chair at this $300 mark. The Ergonomic Chair has many of the same adjustment points as the Pro, including seat depth, and has a similar design. Some of those finer adjustments aren't available, like pushing in the lumbar or the upright seat tilt. It generally won't keep your back as upright as possible, but if you like to recline a bit, this is a great buy at this price.
I think the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is the better buy, but the Verve is arguably more stylish. It doesn't have all the adjustment capabilities as the Pro, and my biggest gripe with it is the fixed arms. It's comfy, but not a great option for folks who need a wider seat.
Like to cozy up in a chair on a crisp fall day and read a book? That's pretty much what the Softside feels like. The arms are fixed and box you in, and there's not much to adjust on the chair, but it's very cushy and comfortable. It's decently built for the money, but if you're prone to back pain or generally want to improve your seating experience, you may want to look at the ergonomic options above.
I've tested several active chairs, and I don't think they're worth the money. The experts I spoke to also said you're better off just going for a walk than spending your time on one of these wobbly chairs. However, don't think of Branch's Saddle as an active chair or as “posture-improving.” Just think of it as a really nice stool. I like how the sides slope down, allowing your thighs to rest on them; it's one of the most comfortable stools I've tested. You may not want to spend hours on the Saddle, but if you're at a desk for a short time, this is a nice alternative, and it takes up very little room.
Desk Deals
Standing desks can be a little ugly due to their standard T-shaped legs. This Branch Four Leg Standing Desk breaks the mold with an attractive design that makes it look like any other desk. The telescoping legs have motors that smoothly move the desk up and down
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