Mesh Chairs

 

A mesh back has one big advantage over padded fabric: air moves through it, so you stay cooler over a long day. Most mesh chairs are also full ergonomic task chairs, giving you adjustable height, lumbar support and tilt as well as breathability. Prefer a warm, padded back? See fabric ergonomic chairs, or read the guide below.

It comes down to temperature and feel. A mesh back lets air through so it stays cooler over a long day, while a fabric back is warmer and more cushioned. Both can be fully ergonomic, so choose mesh if you run hot or work long hours, and fabric if you prefer a padded feel.
Yes. Most mesh office chairs are ergonomic task chairs with adjustable lumbar support, seat height and tilt. Look for a back with built-in lumbar shaping or an adjustable lumbar mechanism rather than a flat panel of mesh, which gives the best support.
Quality mesh is tensioned over a frame and holds its shape for years of daily use. Cheaper mesh can loosen, which is why our range focuses on trusted brands like Knight, Eden Office and Buro that are built to keep their tension and support.
A 3-lever chair lets you set seat height, back angle and seat tilt separately, then lock them. It suits people who set the chair once for their body and leave it, and is the common adjustment level on a good ergonomic mesh chair.
Most standard mesh chairs are rated to 120kg, which covers the majority of users. If you are near or above that, or the chair is shared across shifts, 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 chairs ship part-assembled and take only a few minutes to finish, and some products offer assembly for a fee, shown under the Assembly option on the product page.
All our chairs carry a warranty, with the length and cover varying by product, so review the listing or ask when ordering. Individual buyers for non-business use are also protected under the Consumer Guarantees Act, and most chairs last 5+ years with proper care.
Yes. We offer bulk pricing on most chairs, with special quotes for larger or combined orders, and Business Pass account holders receive additional discounts on top across almost the entire catalogue.
Business Pass accounts let eligible businesses, schools and community organisations invoice on credit terms, with payment due the 20th of the following month. For everyday orders we also offer Afterpay and Zip at checkout.
Click-and-collect is available on many chairs, usually in Auckland and Christchurch, so check the listing. Otherwise we deliver nationwide with free delivery on orders over $30.

Why mesh, and what to check

The reason to choose mesh is airflow. Where a padded fabric back traps heat against you, a mesh back lets air pass through, which keeps you cooler and more comfortable over a full working day. That makes mesh a popular pick in warmer offices and for anyone who runs hot.

Mesh is not a trade-off against support. Most mesh chairs are fully ergonomic, with adjustable seat height, lumbar support, tilt and often adjustable arms, so you get the breathability and the adjustment together. When comparing, look at the lever count for how much you can adjust, the weight rating for who will use it, and whether the back has built-in lumbar shaping rather than flat mesh.

Mesh Midback Office Chair, Black CX141141
Mesh Midback Office Chair, Black
$198.45 inc. GST or as low as $186.55
QTY inc. GST
1-4 $198.45
5-10 $190.52
11+ $186.55
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Hastings or Auckland.
Blade Mesh Midback Office Chair, Unassembled KG_BLADE_B
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Knight's Blade Mesh Midback Office Chair, Unassembled
$309.00
$299.73 inc. GST or as low as $281.75
QTY inc. GST
1 $299.73
2-4 $293.74
5-9 $287.75
10+ $281.75
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Knight's Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest - Unassembled KG_TONE_B_PRO
Knight's Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest - Unassembled
$332.99 inc. GST or as low as $313.02
QTY inc. GST
1 $332.99
2-4 $326.34
5-9 $319.68
10+ $313.02
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Mesh Midback Office Chair, Blue CX141101
Mesh Midback Office Chair, Blue
$198.45 inc. GST or as low as $186.55
QTY inc. GST
1-4 $198.45
5-10 $190.52
11+ $186.55
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Hastings or Auckland.
Flex 2.0 Mesh Back Chair, Black Upholstery Seat, Unassembled KG_FLXMESH2_B__KD
Knight's Flex 2.0 Mesh Back Chair, Black Upholstery Seat, Unassembled
$289.00 inc. GST or as low as $271.66
QTY inc. GST
1 $289.00
2-4 $283.22
5-9 $277.44
10+ $271.66
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Mondo Gene Fabric Back Ergonomic Chair, Orange BS120A-27
Mondo Gene Fabric Back Ergonomic Chair, Orange Fabric Backing, Black Seat
$329.00 inc. GST or as low as $315.84
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $329.00
3-5 $322.42
6-14 $319.13
15+ $315.84
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Mondo Gene Mesh Back Ergonomic Chair, Black BS120A-M3
Mondo Gene Mesh Back Ergonomic Chair, Black Mesh Backing, Black Seat
$383.00 inc. GST or as low as $360.02
QTY inc. GST
1 $383.00
2-4 $375.34
5-9 $367.68
10+ $360.02
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest and Headrest, Assembled KG_TONE_BHR_ASS_PRO
Knight's Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest and Headrest, Assembled
$437.99 inc. GST or as low as $411.72
QTY inc. GST
1 $437.99
2-4 $429.24
5-9 $420.48
10+ $411.72
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Eden Sprint Mesh Back Task Chair ED-SPRINTBLK
Eden Sprint Mesh Back Task Chair
$339.00 inc. GST
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest KG_TONE_B_ASS_PRO
SAVE $11.55
Knight's Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest
$385.00
$373.45 inc. GST or as low as $351.05
QTY inc. GST
1 $373.45
2-4 $365.99
5-9 $358.52
10+ $351.05
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Eden Crew 3-lever Highback Ergonomic Chair, Black Fabric ED-CREW-BLK
Eden Crew 3-lever Highback Ergonomic Chair, Black Fabric
$599.00 inc. GST or as low as $563.06
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $599.00
3-4 $587.02
5-9 $575.04
10+ $563.06
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Eden Sprint Mesh Back Task Chair with Arms ED-SPRINTBLKARMS
Eden Sprint Mesh Back Task Chair with Arms
$359.00 inc. GST
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Urban Mesh Highback Ergonomic Chair Black Nylon Base, Assembled KG_URBN_B_ASS
Knight's Urban Mesh Highback Ergonomic Chair Black Nylon Base, Assembled
$415.00 inc. GST or as low as $390.10
QTY inc. GST
1 $415.00
2-4 $406.70
5-9 $398.40
10+ $390.10
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest - Assembled Without Headrest KG_TONE_B_ASS
Knight's Tone Mesh Ergonomic Chair with Armrest - Assembled
$385.00 inc. GST or as low as $361.90
QTY inc. GST
1 $385.00
2-4 $377.30
5-9 $369.60
10+ $361.90
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Blade Mesh Midback Office Chair, Assembled KG_BLADE_B_ASS
Knight's Blade Mesh Midback Office Chair, Assembled
$369.00 inc. GST or as low as $346.86
QTY inc. GST
1 $369.00
2-4 $361.62
5-9 $354.24
10+ $346.86
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Buro Metro Ergonomic Office Chair, Polished Aluminium Base, Mesh Back BS202-M3-PRO
Buro Metro Ergonomic Office Chair, Polished Aluminium Base, Mesh Back
$629.00 inc. GST or as low as $591.26
QTY inc. GST
1 $629.00
2-4 $616.42
5-9 $603.84
10+ $591.26
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
Eden Rally Synchro Highback Ergonomic Chair No Arms / Standard Black ED-RALLY-BLK
Eden Rally Synchro Highback Ergonomic Chair
$499.00 inc. GST or as low as $469.06
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $499.00
3-4 $489.02
5-9 $479.04
10+ $469.06
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Eden Cloud Ergo Synchro Highback Ergonomic Chair, Standard Charcoal Fabric No Arms ED-CLDERG-CHAR
Eden Cloud Ergo Synchro Highback Ergonomic Chair, Standard Charcoal Fabric
$1,059.00 inc. GST or as low as $995.46
QTY inc. GST
1-2 $1,059.00
3-4 $1,037.82
5-9 $1,016.64
10+ $995.46
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Tuesday from Auckland.
Knight's Lume Mesh Chair, Black Mesh Fabric, Unassembled KG_LUMEMB_KD
Knight's Lume Mesh Chair, Black Mesh Fabric, Unassembled
$545.00 inc. GST or as low as $512.30
QTY inc. GST
1 $545.00
2-4 $534.10
5-9 $523.20
10+ $512.30
FREE Delivery. Dispatch in 2-3 days from New Plymouth.
Buro Metro Ergonomic Office Chair, Nylon Base, Mesh Back BS202-N-M3-PRO
Buro Metro Ergonomic Office Chair, Nylon Base, Mesh Back
$522.00 inc. GST or as low as $490.68
QTY inc. GST
1 $522.00
2-4 $511.56
5-9 $501.12
10+ $490.68
FREE Delivery. Dispatch as early as Monday from Auckland. Pick up in 2-4 hours.
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Why a mesh back

The case for mesh is simple: airflow. A padded fabric back traps heat against you, while a mesh back lets air pass through, so you stay cooler and more comfortable through a long working day. It is the natural choice for warmer offices and anyone who runs hot.

Mesh doesn't mean less support

Most mesh chairs are fully ergonomic task chairs, so you get adjustable seat height, lumbar support, tilt and often adjustable arms alongside the breathability. If you would rather have a warm, padded back, our ergonomic chairs range covers fabric options, and the full office chairs range has every style.

How to read the spec

Three numbers matter. The lever count tells you how much you can adjust, with a 3-lever chair setting height, back angle and tilt separately. The weight rating is typically 120kg standard or 150 to 160kg heavy-duty, and it covers the gas lift and base, not just the seat. And built-in lumbar shaping beats a flat mesh panel for back support.

Quality and warranty

We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, and our mesh chairs come from trusted suppliers including Knight, Eden Office and Buro Seating, built to hold their tension and support for years. Every chair carries a warranty that varies by product, individual buyers are covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, and most chairs last 5+ years with care. Listings are labelled assembly required or assembled.

Buying for a team

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

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