HÅG (Flokk)HÅG Capisco 8106
Our verdict · A saddle-seat design for people who feel worse sitting still and want to keep moving.
Buy it if
You feel worse sitting still and want a chair that keeps you moving, especially with a sit-stand desk.
Skip it if
Your back pain is eased mainly by a firm, adjustable lumbar pad or you want a conventional chair.
Where to get it
HÅG Capisco 8106
From ~£1,000 (indicative; lists higher, often discounted)
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The Capisco takes a deliberately different approach from every other chair here: instead of locking you into one supported posture, its saddle seat is designed to let you perch, straddle it backwards or sit high, encouraging the frequent movement that NHS and ergonomics guidance highlight as important for back health. That makes it the pick for people who find any static chair uncomfortable, and its wide height range suits sit-stand desks particularly well. The trade-offs are real, though. It does not offer the deep, dial-in lumbar support of the Leap, so if your relief comes specifically from a firm lower-back pad this is not the obvious choice, and it is a premium price for a niche design: UK dealers list it around £1,300 and discount it to roughly ~£1,000. Flokk backs it with a 10-year guarantee and reviewers rate its build. Choose it over the Leap if movement rather than fixed support is what eases your back; choose the Leap if you want targeted lumbar adjustment.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Saddle seat actively encourages posture changes and movement
- Very wide height range suits sit-stand and standing desks
- 10-year Flokk guarantee and well-regarded build quality
Cons
- Lacks the deep adjustable lumbar pad of conventional ergonomic chairs
- Premium price (around ~£1,000 discounted, listing higher) for a niche, acquired-taste design
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Steelcase Leap V2 | 92/100 | From ~£1,000 (indicative; often discounted, widely sold refurbished) | overall for back pain |
| 2.Herman Miller Aeron | 90/100 | From ~£1,189 (indicative; more with adjustable PostureFit SL) | adjustable posture support and breathability |
| 3.FlexiSpot C7 | 86/100 | From ~£340 (indicative; often discounted) | mid-range value |
| 4.HÅG Capisco 8106This pick | 84/100 | From ~£1,000 (indicative; lists higher, often discounted) | posture-shifters and sit-stand desks |
| 5.SIHOO M57 | 81/100 | From ~£200 (indicative; RRP ~£240, often discounted) | budget pick |
Key facts
- Best for
- posture-shifters and sit-stand desks
- Typical cost
- From ~£1,000 (indicative; lists higher, often discounted)
- Seat
- Saddle seat (classic or rounded)
- Height range
- Very wide; suits sit-stand desks
- Design intent
- Dynamic movement / posture changes
- Options
- Optional headrest
- Warranty
- 10-year, per Flokk (normal use)
Insider tip · Because the saddle seat is a real change in how you sit, try to trial one or buy from a retailer with a good returns window before committing.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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