Segments - Office Chair Market by Product Types (Ergonomic Chairs, Executive Office Chairs, Conference Chairs, Computer Chairs, and Others), Materials (Mesh, Leather, Fabric, and Plastic), Distribution Channels (Offline Stores and E-commerce), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023-2031
The global office chair market size was valued at USD 9.8 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 18.02 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, 2023-2031. An office chair refers to a chair used in offices and large business firms for employees who can sit continuously for extended hours.
These chairs provide lumbar support and comfort to the user by facilitating ease and minimizing stress and back discomfort to the users who sit on chairs for a lengthy period of time. Business firms and offices often have employees working for over 8 hours while working on laptops or other electronic gadgets. Office chairs provide comfort and efficiency to these employees by the integration of back supports, brackets and natural postures.
The report on the global office chair market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Office Chair Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Product Types (Ergonomic Chairs, Executive Office Chairs, Conference Chairs, Computer Chairs, and Others), Materials (Mesh, Leather, Fabric, and Plastic), Distribution Channels (Offline Stores and E-commerce) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Steelcase, Herman Miller, HNI, Flokk, Haworth Zody, Balt Butterfly, GM Seating, Eurotech, FlexSteel Furniture, Serta Mid Black, Alera Elusion |
Based on product types, the global office chair market is segmented into ergonomic chairs, executive office chairs, conference chairs, computer chairs, and others. The ergonomic chair segment is projected to grow at a robust CAGR during the forecast period owing to increasing demand for ergonomic chairs.
The wellbeing concerns of employees and increasing number of workplace injuries drive the growth of this segment. Ergonomic chairs offer back comfort, support, and natural postures that help to shift consumers’ demand towards this segment.
The design of ergonomic chairs is made to support the human body and provide maximum comfort to the user. These chairs have a lumbar support and adjustment system to support the inner curve of the lower back. Reduction of stress injuries and fewer worker compensation claims have caused the growth of the ergonomic chair segment.
On the basis of materials, the market is classified as mesh, leather, fabric, and plastic. The leather segment is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period as office chairs made of leather provide a high-end look and feel, which increases the demand for leather chars.
Leather is resistant to stains and is easier to clean as compared to other fabrics. The high durability, comfort, usability, and quality offered by leather office chairs cause an upsurge in the market.
Additionally, increasing investments towards office infrastructure to ensure the wellbeing of employees has resulted in the purchase of exclusive leather chairs. Meanwhile, the mesh segment is anticipated to register robust growth owing to the springy nature of mesh and added comfort and breathability.
Based on distribution channels, the global office chair market is bifurcated into e-commerce and offline stores. The e-commerce segment held a significant market share in 2019 and is expected to grow at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. E-commerce facilitates cashless and no-contact transactions with offering facility of door-step delivery.
The business firms run on a daily basis and have a variety of operations to perform. The e-commerce platforms allows easier purchase of office chairs by providing shopping apps and websites, which offer a variety of deals and brands. Office chairs can be bought through online portals and this reduces the workload on the organization to physically purchase chairs.
In terms of regions, the market is categorized as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific held a significant market share in 2020 and is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period owing to increasing number of business offices due to rapid expansion of organizations.
Rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing countries such as India, China, and Japan have compelled the manufacturers to launch innovation product designs that further drives the market expansion.
Key players in the global office chair market are Steelcase; Herman Miller; HNI; Flokk; Haworth Zody; Balt Butterfly; GM Seating; Eurotech; FlexSteel Furniture; Serta Mid Black; and Alera Elusion.
These players are widely engaged in various business development strategies including mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence and expand their consumer base globally.