The Modway Articulate is an excellent ergonomic chair with good adjustability for its budget pricing; however, build quality issues have emerged after extended use.
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair is an entry-level office chair first announced in 2021. The chair features a fabric seat that is up to 6” thick for maximum comfort and a breathable mesh backrest for comfort and good airflow. Also, with the ability to support up to 331 lbs, its weight capacity is right up there with the best office chairs on the market.
For lumbar support, the chair features a height-adjustable curve built into its backrest, which owners will be able to adjust up or down by about 4”. The height-adjustable armrests have a 2.8” range, and below its seat, there are levers that allow adjusting the backrest tilt, seat tilt, seat height, and tilt tension.
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair is a well-built, ergonomic alternative that offers a wide range of adjustments for its entry-level price. Elements such as the armrest height (adjustable by 2.8”), seat tilt, seat height (adjustable by 4”), backrest, and tilt tensions are easy to configure, and with a weight capacity of 331 lbs, the chair remains a great pick even for heavy-set individuals.
However, not much thought is given to back support, save for the height-adjustable curve on its backrest. While the mesh backrest offers excellent breathability and qualifies the chair’s use for extended sitting sessions, the armrests are only height adjustable and may cause issues for some. The chair also misses out on a headrest, but if this is a compromise you cannot make, then check out our BestOffice Ergonomic High Back Office Chair review.
Reason to Buy
Good ergonomics and adjustability
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic is a comfortable office chair that offers good adjustability. It can recline up to 120°, and its seat height can be configured between 17 and 21”.
However, its armrests are only height adjustable, with a 2.8” range, which is lower than the average 4” range of adjustment found on more high-end chairs.
Adjustable lumbar support
There’s a curve on the Modway Articulate’s backrest that can be moved up or down by 4” for back support, which is typical for most chairs in its price range.
Great stability
The Modway Articulate is a sturdy chair designed to support individuals weighing up to 331 lbs. It also has a 5-point base for good stability.
Reason to Avoid
Build quality issues
Previous users have reported issues such as faulty tilt mechanisms and a sagging back mesh.
Modway Articulate Ergonomic Specs
Adjustable Armrests
Yes
Armrest Height Max
31"
Armrest Height Min
27.5"
Backrest Height
22"
Backrest Width
19"
Frame Construction
Metal and Plastic
Has Footrest
No
Head Pillow
No
Head Rest
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Piston Type
Pneumatic Lift
Recline
120°
Seat Depth
21"
Seat Height Adjustment
17 – 22"
Seat Padding Material
Foam
Seat Width
17.5"
Upholstery
Mesh
Weight Limit
330 lbs
Wheel Type
Casters
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The Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair is an entry-level office chair first announced in 2021. The chair features a fabric seat that is up to 6”…
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair is an entry-level office chair first announced in 2021. The chair features a fabric seat that is up to 6” thick for maximum comfort and a breathable mesh backrest for comfort and good airflow. Also, with the ability to support up to 331 lbs, its weight capacity is right up there with the best office chairs on the market.
For lumbar support, the chair features a height-adjustable curve built into its backrest, which owners will be able to adjust up or down by about 4”. The height-adjustable armrests have a 2.8” range, and below its seat, there are levers that allow adjusting the backrest tilt, seat tilt, seat height, and tilt tension.
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair doesn’t have a footrest, but the Modway Calibrate Mesh Drafting Chair does. Also worth considering is that the Modway Calibrate…
The Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair doesn’t have a footrest, but the Modway Calibrate Mesh Drafting Chair does. Also worth considering is that the Modway Calibrate is only available in black or gray, while the Modway Articulate offers six color options to choose from. In terms of adjustability, the Modway Ergonomic Chair allows for seat height adjustments of up to 4”, which is much less than the Modway Drafting Chair, which has a lift height of up to 7.5”.
The armrests on the Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair can only be moved up or down for adjustment, while those on the Mavix M7 can be…
The armrests on the Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair can only be moved up or down for adjustment, while those on the Mavix M7 can be moved up, down, in, out, or even angled left and right. Their lumbar support systems on the Modway Articulate are height adjustable, while the one on the M7 is dynamic, as it adjusts automatically following the posture of the seated individual. Here’s our Mavix M7 review to see what else the M7 has to offer, but if you’re not interested in mesh back chairs, our MCQ ergonomic review might be worth looking into.
While the Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair doesn’t ship with a headrest, owners can opt to include one on the ErgoCentric tCentric Hybrid Ergonomic Chair. However,…
While the Modway Articulate Ergonomic Chair doesn’t ship with a headrest, owners can opt to include one on the ErgoCentric tCentric Hybrid Ergonomic Chair. However, while the Modway Chair’s lumbar support can be moved up or down by about 4”, that of the tCentric Hybrid can be adjusted by 5”. Finally, the armrests on the tCentric Hybrid are a lot more adjustable than those on the Modway Articulate, so if you’re interested in the former, see what they have to offer in our Ergocentric tCentric Hybrid Ergonomic Chair review.
