Desk Chairs Market Size, Share and Analysis By Product Type (Movable and Non-Movable), By End-user (Residential and Commercial), By Distribution Channel (Online and Offline) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The desk chairs market is primarily driven owing to the increased demand for luxury and comfort due to the consumer's rising living standards. The increase in purchasing power has favored the demand for luxurious and high-quality home furnishings, thereby driving product sales.

• According to the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Commerce, the overall retail spendings on furniture and home furnishings in the U.S. in 2020 were highest out of all the consumer spendings in segments.

The growing prevalence of orthopedic disorders, including bone fracture and other chronic body pains, has created awareness among individuals to opt for sustainable and comfortable solutions, which can serve for their convenience. This is likely to ease product sales.

• According to an official report from the Chinese government, health awareness in China has improved over the past years.


• There are 17% of the total population having good health knowledge in 2018. The survey was conducted among the citizens aged 15 and 69. 

Moreover, the innovations and upgrades in furniture designs equipped with electrical motors and adjustable power buttons will create lucrative growth opportunities in the desk chairs market.

• Kingsbury's lumber recliner and power headrest chair were introduced in 2020 after the initial reveal at NECD Furniture Show. The chair features many technologies, from power buttons to USB charging ports for smartphones and other devices.

Impact of COVID-19 on Desk Chairs Market

The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted every industry due to their manpower shortage and closure of operations, which has considerably affected the production of various consumer goods, including furniture items. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a crisis, and every region in the world has witnessed a downfall in its economic growth. The impact of the pandemic has led to strict lockdowns, which led to the closure of retail stores and caused disruptions in the supply chain and other distribution channels. Still, the demand for furniture products is expected to witness considerable growth in sales as the stores and furniture outlets have started opening, and the sales of desk chairs and furniture items were expected to grow.  

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Increasing expenditure on luxury and comfort with rising purchasing power – For Desk Chairs Market


• Growing prevalence of orthopedic disorders by Country/Region– For Desk Chairs Market


• Overview of Desk Chairs Market- For Desk Chairs Market


• Innovations and Upgrades in furniture designs- For Desk Chairs Market


• Impact of COVID-19 on Desk Chairs Market

Analysis by Product Type

The movable chairs segment is estimated to hold the dominant share of the global desk chairs market as these chairs are adjustable and can be slid down easily from one place to another without any effort. Movable chairs offer many benefits compared to chairs with a fixed base, which is why these chairs are a perfect choice for boosting comfort and workflow productivity in a workplace or any environment. Moreover, movable chairs are widely used by gamers and working professionals to enhance their comfort and adjustability, as these chairs offer mobility to the users from one corner to another without any hassle.

Analysis by End-user

The commercial end-user segment is anticipated to hold a greater proportion of the global desk chairs market as these chairs find extensive usage in offices, educational institutions, and healthcare systems. The rising awareness regarding employee wellness and productivity in the office/workplace has supplemented the demand for ergonomic chairs that offer various adjustable features for efficient working. Moreover, the rising number of people with idle sitting posture during the workplace or at home has facilitated the demand for desk chairs, thereby contributing to the segment's growth. For instance, in Aug 2019, British Heart Foundation research revealed that Britain's population spends 67 hours a week in idle posture, making the population inactive and directly related to nearly 50,000 deaths in a year.

Analysis By Distribution Channel

The offline segment is expected to capture a leading share of the global desk chairs market due to the easy accessibility and availability of desk chairs under one roof. Besides this, customers can physically visit the stores and compare furniture items by coordinating with sales staff, triggering the sales of such products. Moreover, offline stores and specialty furniture outlets offer customer-friendly provisions, including free repair/maintenance service, making the offline channel exhibit significant growth.

Regional Analysis

The North American region is anticipated to lead the global desk chairs market due to the manufacturers' high-quality product offerings and technological advancements in furniture products to suit a broad consumer base. The lavish lifestyle of the population has captivated the demand for comfortable and luxurious products, including desk chairs. The region has an established presence of the world's prominent manufacturers in such systems, including Herman Miller Inc., Steelcase Inc., and others that have played an influential role in creating growth opportunities for the desk chairs industry. In Sept 2021, Flexsteel, a US-based furniture company, introduced the motion furniture collection of MOV 360, the power-reclining chairs with 360-degree rotation. The chair features a power recline, headrest, and lumbar features.

Key Players Covered

• Steelcase Inc.


• Herman Miller Inc.


• Inter IKEA Systems B.V


• Hooker Furniture Corporation


• Haworth Inc.


• Knoll Inc.


• Heritage Home Group


• Steinhoff International Holdings


• Williams Sonoma Inc.

Desk Chairs Market Segmentation Analysis:

Key Industry Developments

• In Nov 2020, X-Chair, an ergonomic office chair manufacturer, announced a new company with a similar philosophy in developing and designing gaming chairs called Mavic.


• Prostoria launched Kontrapunk, a designable and feature-loaded armchair, in Oct 2020. The recliner chairs are designed to transform an armchair into a chaise lounge, available in flagship stores in Split, Zagreb, and Rijeka.