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Brick Attic Ergonomic Office Chair Review
PU Leather · Flip-Up Armrests · Designed for Short People · 360° Swivel
★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 · 1,790 reviews
$169.98
$98.99
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PU Leather · Flip-Up Armrests · Designed for Short People · 360° Swivel
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Remote work changed everything. I went from occasional desk sitting to 8+ hours a day — and my old chair was making it painfully obvious. Lower back pain, neck stiffness, the whole package.
After watching my coworker rotate through three chairs in six months (each one either too tall, too shallow, or impossible to slide under the desk), I started paying attention to what actually works in a home office setup.
The Brick Attic office chair kept showing up in searches for “short person office chair” and “flip arm office chair.” Most standard chairs have fixed armrests that are either too high or too wide — deal-breakers if you’re under 5’6″. So when I saw this one had flip-up armrests and was specifically designed for shorter users, I took note.
Here’s what the reviews actually say — the good and the honest-to-goodness bad.
The Brick Attic chair tackles most of these. Here’s the breakdown.
The standout feature. Most chairs have fixed armrests that stop you from sliding all the way under your desk. These flip up and out of the way. If you have a shallow desk or you’re on the shorter side, this changes everything.
The curved backrest is designed to maintain the natural spine curve. Buyers working 40+ hour weeks report significantly less fatigue. It’s firm but not hard — the right kind of supportive for all-day use.
Pneumatic gas lift for smooth height adjustment. 360-degree swivel lets you grab things from side tables or printers without twisting. Works equally well on carpet and hardwood.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brick Attic |
| Material | PU Leather (easy wipe-clean) |
| Colors | Brown, Black, Gray, Khaki |
| Back Support | Ergonomic curve, lumbar support |
| Armrests | Flip-up (upward), fixed height |
| Swivel | 360° free rotation |
| Height Adjustment | Pneumatic gas lift |
| Caster Wheels | Suitable for carpet and hardwood |
| Assembly | Easy — ~15 minutes, basic tools included |
| Design Focus | Short-person friendly (shallow seat, flip arms) |
| Price | $98.99 (was $169.98 — 42% off) |
| Commission | 15% (~$14.85 per sale) |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 stars (1,790 reviews) |
“1st: The chair is amazing. It is firm but also very comfortable. The color is exactly what I expected. It was simple to put together and it rolls easily on both carpet and hardwood flooring. This is a great product and I would recommend this chair to anyone. 2nd: The customer service team is amazing. They reached out immediately after my review. They offered to rectify the situation by replacing the two arms. They also offered me a $30 refund for the inconvenience. I received the new parts within 3 days.”
📍 Used: Home office
“Wow! Perfect computer-gaming chair. Comfortable, adjustable, works as advertised, well priced. The best part: Made in Vietnam not China. Holes are drilled out. Not stamped. Screws are machined. Folks working at the manufacturing plant can read a depth gauge, micrometer, vernier caliper, use drilling equipment, work in a machine shop, and know how to make a great product.”
📍 Used: Gaming / office setup
“This is a great chair for the price. I use this for my home office, which I work 40 hours a week out of since I’m a remote worker. It’s very comfortable, the quality of the material is Excellent! Easy to roll around, easy to adjust. I like the fact that the arms can swing up out of your way so you can pull closer into your desk. One slight drawback: during summer months it could trap some heat since it doesn’t circulate air like cloth does — but not a game changer since most people work in A/C environments.”
📍 Used: 40+ hour work from home
“I bought this office chair because my old one had the audacity to squeak every time I breathed. Assembly was so easy I’m convinced the chair was helping me put itself together. Once built, it looked sleek enough to make my entire workspace feel like I suddenly have my life together. Comfort-wise, it’s basically a supportive hug on wheels. If you’re looking for a chair that makes you feel like a productive adult while enabling dramatic spins during Zoom calls, this is the one.”
📍 Used: Home office
“I’ll start by saying I have never assembled anything in my life. Usually if something requires tools, I immediately start looking for the ‘call someone else’ option. But I really liked this chair, so I watched a quick YouTube video and gave it a shot. Surprisingly, it was very easy to put together. If I can assemble it, honestly anyone can. The chair itself is super comfortable and has great back support. The only downside is that the armrests don’t adjust in height, but it ended up working out fine. It barely clears sliding under my desk, so the height is pretty much perfect.”
📍 Used: Home office, beginner assembler
Yes — one of the key selling points is that it’s specifically designed for shorter users. The seat depth is shallower than standard office chairs, and the flip-up armrests mean you don’t need to sit at an awkward distance from your desk. Combined with the pneumatic height adjustment, most users from about 5’0″ to 5’6″ report a good fit. Taller users should check the seat dimensions carefully before purchasing.
No — the armrests flip up (out of the way) but they don’t adjust in height. However, many buyers who initially worried about this found it wasn’t an issue in practice, especially with the flip-up feature clearing the desk. One buyer noted it “barely clears sliding under my desk” and the height ended up being perfect.
One reviewer mentioned the chair can trap heat during warm months since PU leather doesn’t breathe like cloth mesh does. This is a valid concern for non-air-conditioned spaces. However, most home offices with A/C weren’t affected. The trade-off is that PU leather is far easier to wipe clean than fabric — coffee spills, dust, pet hair all come off easily.
The general consensus from verified reviews: about 15 minutes with the included tools and instructions. One reviewer who had never assembled anything said it took longer than average because the back attachment was “a little heavy and awkward to hold while lining everything up” — but still manageable. If you can use a screwdriver, you can build this chair.
Yes — the caster wheels are designed to work on both carpet and hardwood floors. Multiple reviewers specifically confirmed smooth rolling on both surfaces. The base has a solid weight for stability, and the 360° swivel mechanism works without the wobble reported in cheaper chairs.
Most reviews report zero squeaking — one buyer specifically chose this chair BECAUSE their previous chair “squeaked every time I breathed.” A small number of buyers (about 5% based on 1-star reviews) reported creaking after a month of use. Like any chair in this price range, long-term durability will depend on usage intensity and weight load.
Commission rate is 15% on the sale price. At $98.99, that’s approximately $14.85 per sale — one of the higher payouts in the home office category. For comparison, a typical ergonomic chair at $200 with a 5% commission earns $10. This product earns significantly more per conversion.
Flip-up armrests. Ergonomic support. PU leather that wipes clean. $98.99 with 42% off.
