There’s a quiet trade-off most of us made when work moved home: a chair that’s good for getting things done, or one that’s comfortable to sit in — and almost never one you’d actually want to look at. The office chair keeps your posture honest but feels like work and looks like it too. The comfy armchair is lovely for ten minutes and a slow disaster for your lower back.
The Ergo Lounge from Sydney-based Recess was built to end that compromise — all of it. It’s a genuinely ergonomic chair — adjustable, supportive, breathable — with the laid-back lean of a lounge and the soft, considered looks of a designer armchair. The same seat carries you through a morning of focus, an afternoon of calls and an evening of scrolling — and looks good doing it.
It’s the rare chair you’d happily put in the middle of the room rather than hide in a corner — supportive enough for a full work day, relaxed enough for the evening, and handsome enough that people ask where it’s from. Here’s what makes it work.
Support, not stiffness
Three ergonomic adjustments, so it fits you — not the average of everyone
A chair should adapt to your body, not the other way around. The Ergo Lounge adjusts in three key ways — seat height (sitting height 42–50cm, raised or lowered to suit your desk), a reclining backrest you can lock at the angle that suits the moment, and adjustable tilt tension so you set exactly how much the backrest pushes back as you lean.
That’s enough range to dial in feet-flat, shoulders-relaxed support for focused work — then ease back when it’s time to read, call or simply breathe out.
The lounge part
Lean back without leaving your desk
This is the bit ordinary office chairs miss. The Ergo Lounge’s reclining backrest invites you to actually relax in it — to shift from upright-and-productive to laid-back-and-thinking in one easy motion.
It’s the difference between counting down to the moment you can get out of your chair, and a seat you’re happy to stay in well past 5pm.
One chair for work, rest and everything in between
3 ergonomic adjustments · Reclining backrest · Lifetime structural warranty · $395
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Comfort that lasts well past 3pm
The seat is cushioned with GREENGUARD compliant foam — certified for low chemical emissions, which matters in the room where you spend most of your waking hours. The fabric is a hard-wearing polyester that wipes down and lives with real life, and it’s built to support up to 130kg comfortably.
Underneath sits a five-star base on silent PU wheels that roll smoothly on hard floors and carpet alike — no scratches, no snags, no squeak.
- GREENGUARD compliant foam — low-emission, certified for indoor air quality
- Durable polyester upholstery — easy to live with, easy to wipe down
- Silent PU castors — scratch-free on hard floors, gentle on carpet
- Supports up to 130kg — strong, sturdy and reassuringly solid
Looks like furniture, not an office
Four considered colours that look amazing in any room
Most ergonomic chairs are designed to disappear into a cubicle. The Ergo Lounge is designed to be seen — soft, earthy tones and clean, rounded lines that look beautiful in a living room, bedroom or study, not just a home office. It’s the kind of chair people assume cost a lot more than it did.
One chair, four finishes. Hover a colour below to pop it forward — click to shop that exact shade.
Charcoal is also available with a black nylon base for an all-dark finish. Current colours are shown on the product page.
Will it fit your space?
Compact enough for any corner
At 60cm wide it tucks neatly into a study nook or beside a sofa, and the adjustable seat height suits a wide range of heights and desks.
Made thoughtfully
Designed in Sydney, made to be lived with
Recess builds chairs the way good furniture should be built. The Ergo Lounge is made from 95% recyclable materials, ships in a recycled cardboard carton, and goes together in four simple steps — no tools, 10–15 minutes.
Prefer to skip even that? The “Sit Back and Relax” service delivers, assembles and removes the packaging for you in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
What owners say
4.8 stars, and every single reviewer would recommend it
“Beautiful quality and sturdy feel. Got the green and the colour is super nice. Would recommend.”Christian O. · ✓ Verified buyer, recess.com.au
“I love my new chair. The colour. The style. The comfort level. Easy rolling, even on carpet.”Su M. · ✓ Verified buyer, recess.com.au
“I love my new chair. It is so comfortable, and strong. I love the colour (green). It has been a great addition to my home office.”Paula M. · ✓ Verified buyer, recess.com.au
Try it for 30 days — risk-free
Live with the Ergo Lounge for a month. If it isn’t the most comfortable seat in the house, send it back under the 30-day returns policy. If it is — and so far, 100% of reviewers say it is — the structure is covered for life.
At home in a real Sydney workspace — work-ready, and ready to switch off.
Sit better. Relax harder. Look good doing it.
3 ergonomic adjustments · Reclining backrest · GREENGUARD foam · Designed in Sydney
Quick questions, answered
Is it an office chair or a lounge chair?
Both — that’s the whole idea. The Ergo Lounge has the ergonomic adjustments and breathable support of an office chair, with a reclining, laid-back feel closer to a lounge. It’s designed for people who use one chair to work, relax and everything in between.
What can I adjust?
Three things: the seat height (up or down across a 42–50cm range), the backrest tilt — which you can lock at the angle you like — and the tilt tension, so you control how much the backrest pushes back as you lean. The armrests are a fixed part of the frame.
How does the recline work?
Two ways. You can lock the backrest tilt at the angle you like, and adjust the tilt tension — how much the backrest pushes back as you lean — to suit your weight. Set it upright and firm for focused work, or ease into a relaxed recline when you’re done.
Is it hard to put together?
Not at all — four simple steps, 10–15 minutes, and no tools required. It arrives in a recycled cardboard carton. If you’d rather not lift a finger, the “Sit Back and Relax” service handles delivery and assembly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
What does the warranty cover?
Structural components are covered for life — if any fails due to poor workmanship, Recess will repair or replace it. Fabrics and foam are covered for 2 years. Combined with the 30-day returns policy, there’s very little risk in trying it.
How fast is delivery in Australia?
Metro Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 2–3 business days. Adelaide: 3–5. Regional areas: 5–7. Other states and territories: 7–10. (Peak periods may add a little time.)
Will it suit my height and space?
The seat height adjusts between 42–50cm and the chair is a compact 60cm wide, so it fits a wide range of people and rooms — from a study nook to a spot beside the sofa. It supports up to 130kg comfortably.