The Best Mesh Chairs

Herman Miller Aeron Chair

• Released in 1994, the Herman Miller Aeron Chair remains one of the highest-ranked mesh chairs on the market, according to ConsumerSearch.com. Made of Pellicle mesh, it has adjustable lumbar depth and height. Users can also adjust the seat-pan and armrest angle, tilt tension, and the height of the armrests and seats. Available in small, medium and large, the Aeron retails for $630 to $900, as of January 2011.

Liberty Chair by Humanscale

• Humanscale's Liberty Chair -- priced at about $1,000 -- also rates as one of the best overall mesh chairs, according to reviewers at Galt Technology's Buying Guide. The chair has a gel seat with two manual adjusters for seat height and depth. Its tri-panel mesh back offers lumbar support without external devices or manual adjustments. Consumers can buy the Liberty without armrests, or choose fixed or height-adjustable armrests.

Office Star Air Grid Deluxe Task Chair

• The Office Star Air Grid Deluxe Task Chair -- one of the best-reviewed mesh chairs with a more affordable price of about $200 -- has a padded seat and angled armrests. In addition to built-in lumbar support, its adjustable features include tilt tension, and armrest and seat height. The Task Chair earned the title of No. 1 consumer-rated office chair in its price range at ConsumerSearch.

Lorell's 86000 Series Executive High Back Chair

• Lorell's 86000 Series Executive High Back Chair, another quality chair at an affordable price, proves ideal for prolonged use, reports Ergonomic-info.com. Its mesh back provides support to the natural curve of your spine. It boasts adjustable tilt armrests, seat and back height, as well as a 360-degree swivel. The chair also meets the California State Department of Consumer Affairs' CA117 fire retardant fabric standard. It sells for approximately $180, as of January 2011.