Executive Chairs

 

An executive chair pairs a high back and generous padding, usually in leather or PU, with the support to sit all day, so it suits managers, directors and anyone who wants a more premium look at the desk. Many are fully ergonomic underneath the styling. For a cooler back, compare mesh chairs, or read the guide below.

An executive chair pairs a high back, generous padding and a premium covering, usually leather or PU, with a smart frame for a more prestigious look. It suits managers, directors and front-of-office settings where appearance matters alongside comfort.
Many are. The better executive chairs keep proper ergonomic adjustment, seat height, tilt and often lumbar support, under the styling. If all-day adjustability is your priority over looks, compare them with our dedicated ergonomic task chairs.
Genuine leather looks and ages beautifully and breathes a little, at a higher price. PU is a durable, lower-cost leather-look that is easy to wipe clean and very consistent. Both suit an executive setting, so choose on budget and feel.
A high back rises to support the upper spine, shoulders and head, which suits longer sittings and a more imposing look. A mid back stops around the shoulder blades for a lighter feel. Executive chairs are usually high back.
Most are rated to 120kg as standard. If the user is near or above that, choose a heavy-duty model rated to 150 to 160kg, where the rating covers the gas lift and base as well as the seat.
Each listing is labelled assembly required or assembled. Many arrive part-assembled and finish in a few minutes, and some products offer assembly for a fee under the Assembly option on the product page.
All our chairs carry a warranty, with the length and cover varying by product, so check the listing or ask when ordering. Individual buyers are also protected under the Consumer Guarantees Act, and a quality executive chair should last well beyond 5 years with care.
Yes. We offer bulk pricing on most chairs and special quotes for larger orders, and Business Pass accounts add further discounts plus credit terms for eligible businesses, with payment due the 20th of the following month. Afterpay and Zip are also available at checkout.
Click-and-collect is offered on many chairs, usually in Auckland and Christchurch, so check the listing. Otherwise we deliver nationwide with free delivery on orders over $30.

Looks and comfort, both

An executive chair is built to look the part and stay comfortable through a full day. It typically has a high back that supports the upper spine and neck, generous padding, and a covering in leather or PU for a premium feel, often with padded or chrome arms and a sturdy five-star base on castors.

The thing to check is that the styling does not come at the cost of support. The better executive chairs keep proper ergonomic adjustment, seat height, tilt and sometimes lumbar, under the smarter look. If you want pure adjustability over appearance, an ergonomic task chair may suit better, but for a manager's office or boardroom presence, an executive chair sets the tone.

Buro Roma Executive High Back Office Chair With Arm Rest Ready to Assemble BS217C-63-SS
SAVE $116.95
Buro Roma Executive High Back 24/7 Ergonomic Office Chair With Armrest, Seat ...
$676.00 inc. GST or as low as $648.96
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $676.00
3-5 $662.48
6-14 $655.72
15+ $648.96
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as today from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Buro Everest High Back Executive Chair with Headrest, Assembled Commercial Address BS124-LM3-AS-COM
Buro Everest High Back Executive Chair with Headrest, Assembled
$919.00 inc. GST or as low as $882.24
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $919.00
3-5 $900.62
6-14 $891.43
15+ $882.24
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as today from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Falcon Highback Executive Chair, Unassembled KG_FCN_PU__KD
SAVE $10.35
Knight's Falcon Highback Executive Chair, Unassembled
$345.00
$334.65 inc. GST or as low as $314.58
QTY inc. GST
1 $334.65
2-4 $327.96
5-9 $321.27
10+ $314.58
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Falcon Highback Executive Chair, Assembled KG_FCN_PU__ASS
Knight's Falcon Highback Executive Chair, Assembled
$399.00 inc. GST or as low as $375.06
QTY inc. GST
1 $399.00
2-4 $391.02
5-9 $383.04
10+ $375.06
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Bentley Highback Executive Chair KG_BENH_BL__KD
Knight's Bentley Highback Executive Chair
$959.00 inc. GST or as low as $901.46
QTY inc. GST
1 $959.00
2-4 $939.82
5-9 $920.64
10+ $901.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Knight's Bentley Highback Executive Chair, Assembled KG_BENH_BL__ASS
Knight's Bentley Highback Executive Chair, Assembled
$999.00 inc. GST or as low as $939.06
QTY inc. GST
1 $999.00
2-4 $979.02
5-9 $959.04
10+ $939.06
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Mondo Plato Executive Office Chair With Fixed Armrest BS125-BL3-DO
Mondo Plato Executive Office Chair With Fixed Armrest
$419.00 inc. GST or as low as $402.24
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $419.00
3-5 $410.62
6-14 $406.43
15+ $402.24
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as today from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Sylex Clinton Mesh Mid Back Chair SY-FSCLIMBBK
Sylex Clinton Mesh Mid Back Chair
$319.00 inc. GST or as low as $299.86
QTY inc. GST
1 $319.00
2-4 $312.62
5-9 $306.24
10+ $299.86
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Buro Everest High Back Executive Chair with Headrest BS124-LM3-BB
Buro Everest High Back Executive Chair with Headrest
$864.99 inc. GST or as low as $813.10
QTY inc. GST
1 $864.99
2-4 $847.70
5-9 $830.40
10+ $813.10
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as today from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Eden Domain Synchro Highback Executive Chair, Standard Black ED-DOMHB-BLK
Eden Domain Synchro Highback Executive Chair, Standard Black
$959.00 inc. GST or as low as $901.46
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $959.00
3-4 $939.82
5-9 $920.64
10+ $901.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Sylex Clinton Mesh High Back Chair SY-FSCLIHBBK
Sylex Clinton Mesh High Back Chair
$359.00 inc. GST or as low as $337.46
QTY inc. GST
1 $359.00
2-4 $351.82
5-9 $344.64
10+ $337.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Knight's Ignite Highback Executive Chair, Unassembled KG_IGNITEHA_BPU__KD
Knight's Ignite Highback Executive Chair, Unassembled
$699.00 inc. GST or as low as $657.06
QTY inc. GST
1 $699.00
2-4 $685.02
5-9 $671.04
10+ $657.06
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Sylex SPLITZ Mid Back Office Chair SY-FSSPLMBBK
Sylex SPLITZ Mid Back Office Chair
$235.00 inc. GST or as low as $220.90
QTY inc. GST
1 $235.00
2-4 $230.30
5-9 $225.60
10+ $220.90
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Knight's Ignite Highback Executive Chair, Unassembled KG_IGNITEHA_BPU__KD
Knight's Ignite Highback Executive Chair, Assembled
$755.00 inc. GST or as low as $709.70
QTY inc. GST
1 $755.00
2-4 $739.90
5-9 $724.80
10+ $709.70
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Sylex Jefferson High Back Chair (Arms NOT included) SY-FSJEFHBBK
Sylex Jefferson High Back Chair (Arms NOT included)
$579.00 inc. GST or as low as $544.26
QTY inc. GST
1 $579.00
2-4 $567.42
5-9 $555.84
10+ $544.26
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Sylex Jefferson Mid Back Chair (Arms NOT included) SY-FSJEFMBBK
Sylex Jefferson Mid Back Chair (Arms NOT included)
$559.00 inc. GST or as low as $525.46
QTY inc. GST
1 $559.00
2-4 $547.82
5-9 $536.64
10+ $525.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Sylex Filmore High Back Chair SY-FSFILHBBK
Sylex Filmore High Back Chair
$579.00 inc. GST or as low as $544.26
QTY inc. GST
1 $579.00
2-4 $567.42
5-9 $555.84
10+ $544.26
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Sylex Filmore Mid Back Chair SY-FSFILMBBK
Sylex Filmore Mid Back Chair
$559.00 inc. GST or as low as $525.46
QTY inc. GST
1 $559.00
2-4 $547.82
5-9 $536.64
10+ $525.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland.
Knight's Ignite Midback Executive Chair, Unassembled KG_IGNITEMA_BPU__KD
Knight's Ignite Midback Executive Chair, Assembled
$709.00 inc. GST or as low as $666.46
QTY inc. GST
1 $709.00
2-4 $694.82
5-9 $680.64
10+ $666.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Knight's Ignite Midback Executive Chair, Unassembled KG_IGNITEMA_BPU__KD
Knight's Ignite Midback Executive Chair, Unassembled
$655.00 inc. GST or as low as $615.70
QTY inc. GST
1 $655.00
2-4 $641.90
5-9 $628.80
10+ $615.70
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Buro Brio II High Mesh Back Lumbar Support Executive Chair -  Black Nylon or Polished Aluminium Base Polished Aluminium / Ready to Assemble BS175A-M3+175-ALIBASE
Buro Brio II High Mesh Back Lumbar Support Executive Chair, Polished Aluminiu...
$659.00 inc. GST or as low as $632.64
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $659.00
3-5 $645.82
6-14 $639.23
15+ $632.64
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as today from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
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Comfort with presence

An executive chair is built to look the part and stay comfortable through a long day. Expect a high back that supports the upper spine and neck, generous padding, a leather or PU covering, and a sturdy five-star base on castors. It is the chair for a manager's office, a director's desk or anywhere first impressions count.

Styling without losing support

The key is that the look does not cost you comfort. The better executive chairs keep real ergonomic adjustment, seat height, tilt and often lumbar, under the smarter shell. If you want pure adjustability over appearance, our ergonomic chairs suit better; for a cooler back, compare mesh chairs; and the full office chairs range has the rest.

Leather or PU

Genuine leather looks and ages beautifully and breathes a little, at a higher price, while PU is a durable, easy-clean leather-look at lower cost. Both suit an executive setting, so the choice is budget and feel. Check the weight rating too, 120kg standard or 150 to 160kg heavy-duty.

Quality, warranty and brands

We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, with executive chairs from trusted suppliers including Buro Seating, Knight and Sylex. Every chair carries a warranty that varies by product, individual buyers are covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, and listings are labelled assembly required or assembled.

Buying for a business

We offer bulk pricing and special quotes for larger orders, and Business Pass accounts add further discounts and credit terms for eligible businesses, schools and community organisations. Afterpay and Zip are available at checkout, free delivery applies over $30 nationwide, and click-and-collect is offered on many chairs in Auckland and Christchurch. For a tailored quote, visit request a quote or call 0800 246 369.

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