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Best for posture-shifters and sit-stand desksWATTB84/100

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

WATTB Score

84/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

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

PickWATTB ScorePriceBest for
1.Steelcase Leap V292/100From ~£1,000 (indicative; often discounted, widely sold refurbished)overall for back pain
2.Herman Miller Aeron90/100From ~£1,189 (indicative; more with adjustable PostureFit SL)adjustable posture support and breathability
3.FlexiSpot C786/100From ~£340 (indicative; often discounted)mid-range value
4.HÅG Capisco 8106This pick84/100From ~£1,000 (indicative; lists higher, often discounted)posture-shifters and sit-stand desks
5.SIHOO M5781/100From ~£200 (indicative; RRP ~£240, often discounted)budget pick
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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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