Your desk and chair’s ergonomics have a huge impact on how good you feel after a long session at your PC. But you don’t need to spend a ton on an office chair or standing desk—especially not right now, with Amazon’s October Prime Day deals on the horizon.
If you don’t want to wait for October 7 (Prime Day’s official start date), you can already find discounts on popular chairs and desks. Deals include fan favorites like Staples’ Hyken and Dexley task chairs, beloved by Redditors and PCWorld staff alike.
Looking for more deals? Be sure to check out all our full Amazon October Prime Day coverage!
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Best October Prime Day 2025 deals on office chairs
Staples sells surprisingly affordable yet comfortable office chairs, with two of its more popular models on deep discount. Reddit’s beloved Hyken model is currently half-off, with its wider-frame Dexley chair also on a sizable discount. Meanwhile, the more premium HON Ignition 2.0 is once again at its lowest price yet.
Best October Prime Day 2025 deals on standing desks
Flexispot’s standing desks start at much lower prices than competitors, making them popular among Amazon shoppers to begin with. With additional discounts, they’re a great entry into motorized sit-stand setups.
Other great October Prime Day deals
These aren’t the only October Prime Day deals being tracked by the PCWorld team. If you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found.
Standing desks and office chairs FAQ
What features should I look for in a standing desk?
We like dual motor standing desks with programmable controls—they’re a little more expensive, but moving the desk up and down is smoother. Their frames usually have a better build overall, too, making for less wobble during height adjustments and while in use.
Programmable controls means you can go back and forth between two or even three height positions with a single button press, which makes for much better quality of life. No need to wait and monitor the adjustment as it’s happening. (That might sound like not such a big deal, but if you do it multiple times a day over the course of the year, those seconds feel tedious. Trust me on this one.)
What makes for a good office chair?
This question can be tricky to answer, since what’s comfortable is a little different for everyone. Generally, you want enough support for your back so it doesn’t take on a hunched position, but not so much you can’t feel relaxed while sitting. You also ideally want to keep pressure off your lower back if you’ll be sitting for long periods—office chairs usually have seats shaped for this, rather than the flatter surfaces of kitchen and casual desk chairs.
Armrests, head supports, and mesh fabric can also play a role in comfort, but you may want to try out those features on a sample chair that a friend owns or in a store to see if you need those features. The mesh is particularly good if you sweat or get warm.
Wheeled models are also useful for easily moving the chair—and you can upgrade the casters, as Reddit recommends for an even smoother experience.
How do I know if I’m getting a good deal on standing desks or office chairs during Prime Day?
The deals we select are chosen not just for the product, but because their prices are among the lowest we’ve seen, especially given the pricing history over the last year.
If you’re striking out on your own, be sure to look at reviews, as well as Amazon’s AI summaries of user reviews—avoid anything with high return rates, or a known flaw. Also look for brands with not just high user reviews, but independent reviews online. Many standing desks are just rebranded models, and so too for cheaper desk chairs.
Have tariffs affect office chair and standing desk prices? Should I buy now?
So far, prices have been minimally affected, but that’s been projected to change after the holiday period. Why? Retailers stocked up before the heavier taxes on imports kicked in, but eventually supply will run out and new product will be imported at the higher tariff rates. So choosing to shop sooner rather than later could prove to be a smart financial move.