That moustache is the real star of this video.

Love my Amia! I work 8-10 hrs daily & this chair never gets uncomfortable. I’ve had mine for about 5-6 years & it still performs well.

I got my Amia about 3 months ago and love it. My old chair was a Sit on It Seating Amplify. It was 5 years old and the vinyl upholstery was ripping. It also developed a wobble in the base. The Amia is rock solid stable. I work from home and I was getting up every 30 minutes on my old chair probably from discomfort. With the Amia I have to force myself to get up every now and then...it is that comfortable.

A dude was liquidating a completely random assortment of office chairs on FB marketplace for $5 each. I noticed one in the back was an Amia and I've never booked it so fast to meet a guy on marketplace. I was so scared some other savvy chair nerd had spotted it and was going to get there first. So glad I got it! I've wanted a nice ergonomic chair for so long but even bottom tier chairs are pretty far outside my budget.

I'm dailying an Amia, I had a hearniated disc and got subsequent surgery. This was one of the few chairs I could actually sit in. I've had experience with the aeron and the mirra 2 and both are great chairs, however, they have their issues. This amia is a refurb, but honestly I could see it lasting for years to come. I was on a Markus for a bit, which I would say it's worth getting a used amia over a markus. No amount of prolonged sitting is healthy, but make sure you do it right.

I bought a refurbished Amia from btod a few month's ago for my wife and we are very impressed. To be honest, you can't tell that it's a refurbished chair at all, which I was very surprised by. With my being sent home to work, I really wanted her to have a good chair and with the refurbished option, one can't go wrong.

Based on the videoes you post and the level of support you provide in these comments throughout the videoes i have seen, I would 100% buy a product from you guys based on the consumer friendliness and customer experience alone. It is amazing to see how awesome it is! Coming from a customer supporter over 6 years, this is pinnacle cs experience.

I recently bought an Amia as per recommendations from this channel and it does not disappoint! Keep up the great work.

Thank you for such a great review as always! I went to our local office re-seller of new, refurbished and used chairs. While I was set on fabric seat+mesh back type of chair, I tried few others like Steelcase Gesture, Leap v1 and leap V2, HON, Herman Miller B and C, titanium, I mean you name it I sat in all - and by far Amia was THE BEST fit... plus, the chair I got was really gently used (as I compared to few other Amias that were there. I am 6' 3", 230lb and simply said - perfect chair with perfect adjustments for me. Price I paid is $200

Was my first office chair years ago now using a Leap for my home office. Let’s go Steelcase

Just got my btod refurbished amia and it is the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. The blue fabric they offer is beautiful in person. So stoked

i just got one of these in all black for 46 at Goodwill. Looks and feels brand new.

Just bought a btod refurb amia, should hopefully ship next week. I can't find any videos or articles on the fabrics btod uses to refinish their seats. Would be great to get a video of the color and fabric choices you have. I went with the vinyl but there was very little information about the difference and what I'm paying for. Cheers! Thanks for the great videos

just got an amia today! for only 200 bucks loving it so far

Just got my refurb from BTOD today and it's like Christmas. Now I'm just waiting for new flooring to put it together and put an old Haworth Improve SE out to pasture.

This seat is perfect besides there not being enough cushion on the seat pad even with the additional padding from BTOD. Any recommendations for adding more padding or a decent seat cushion that works with this model?

Just discovered your channel. It really is what i need. Thanks for the great work I wish i discovered it before buying a shitty Autonomous last year

How high does the lumbar move up? Because I will have to add a seat cushion. Usually that throws off the lumbar even with adjustable one.

I don't really like the lumbar in the Amia so I took it out, but then the back was just hollow and very unsupportive. Is the back of the Amia Air as firm as the Amia's back normally is? Because then I wouldn't have to worry about lumbar and not have a hollow chair.

Paid for a brand new Amia two hours before you released this video. I went to a Steelcase Showroom in Barcelona to try the Gesture and the Leap and I saw an Amia. It wasn't even in my options but as soon as I tried it I was blown away.

We switched from the Steelcase Leap & the Herman Miller Setu chairs to the Amia. Very comfortable! We got 2!

I got this chair back in 2018 when it was considered Steelcase's "budget" offering (I got it fully loaded here in Canada for $750 CAD, base model was like $650; the base model is like $1100 CAD now lol). I remember trying it out and being like "why is this so much cheaper than the Leap/Gesture? It feels great". I'm 6'4", very lanky, and the chair fits me perfectly. Glad to see it getting more love online these days. When I used to recommend it 6 years ago, nobody had heard of it before.

Just ordered a new custom Amia build directly from Steelcase (Cogent-Lipstick/Merlot on black) about a month ago. Took 10 days to arrive. Came boxed in three pieces, but only took a minute to assemble. Really like it so far. It is really silent compared to my previous chair and rolls MUCH easier on my short nap carpeted platform. My only complaint is I ordered it apparently just before a 15% Off Spring Special - so I paid about an extra $150 (and I was in no rush), but I am notorious for buying things the day before "Sales" are announced!

i got a refurbed amia from crandall, had to replace the piston because it was way too tall and wouldn't lower far enough. seeing how you're saying it could go down to 16 inches im almost thinking that maybe i have a counterfeit chair. Either way, replacing the piston worked, but now the chair creaks and shifts since the piston isn't quite designed for the chair. It is a pretty nice chair though, definitely agree that its one of the more comfortable options out there.

This has been my daily driver at work for the past 6 years, still going strong. Very comfortable seat and back, with good adjustments. My main complain is back is way too short for me at 5'11 and lack of headrest makes it impossible to take naps at work.

Does the Amia have the same recline operation as the Leap V2? Meaning, will or hold you in place when you recline?

I got the amia from BTOD, arrived today actually. So far, I can say this is better than any 500-600 dollar chair I've had in the past. However, the amount of wobble on the adjustable piece of the arm rest along with the loose armrest pads are kinda killing the experience for me. I will say, after watching a bunch of your videos before buying a chair, the descriptions on your chairs are spot on. When I sit in the seat, the lumbar isn't aggressive but the chair as a whole is basically whispering in my ear to get my posture fixed up when sitting. Given I work from home or the office building, I needed a chair that promotes good posture and is yet so comfortable at the same time. Really wish there is some way I can fix this wobble and loose nature of the resting pads myself.. cause man... I've never had this issue before. Cant find anything on the internet to help me out with it as well

Im sold but they don't seem to sell this in Australia. I guess there's a bit of a price jump but next best option probably the leap V2? Will you be getting the Steelcase "Personality Plus" to review? It's being advertised as coming soon here in Australia.

Just got the Amia Air, absolutely love it but there’s not much content online about it

i bought this chair used on facebook marketplace for $100(i see some now for pretty cheap like $150), and i absolutely love it. greatest chair i have ever owned and i can sit on it all day never having any discomfort issues.

I kinda wish i got a headrest for the chair or have the back be longer is there anyway to achieve this?

You are the best chair reviewer on the INTERNET. BDODtv owes you a salary raise!!!!

Is there an Amia-like alternative with a headrest or taller back section?

Thank you for telling us how tall you are, more youtubers should state that I feel like it helps a lot when deciding to buy an expensive chair. Also between the leap and the amia which one do you think helps keep your back straight more? from the looks of it, it looks like the amia but Ive never sat in either.

I hate my Amia with a passion after using it a little over a month now, I wish I never sold my Steelcase leap V1. I'm definitely on the lookout for something else again. I don't understand why everyone is so in awe of the Amia (the reason I bought one) I have used both a leap V2 at work and a leap V1 at home for years daily and extensively, and prefer them both over the Herman Miller Aeron for example, and figured because of reviews like this one that I couldn't go wrong with a Steelcase (I also own a Think) Even though this Amia has similar 4D armrests to the leap V2, they don't seem to be far enough apart somehow and my right shoulder hurts from unconsciously continuously pulling my right (mouse) arm in a little as it's impossible to move the armrests outward. This is where the leap V1 shines; even though the armrests are harder, and don't move backward, they do move out to the sides unlike any of those "4d" versions on Amina, Leap v2, or Think. I believe that these arm rests are fine for a meeting room, and would have been fine for desk work 30 years back when we only had an IBM Model M keyboard directly in front of us, and didn't make extensive use of a mouse for which you might want a little support in the area outside the zone direct in front of you. I can not understand why these are called "4D armrests", they move forward, backward and inward, but not outward? Any midrange Ahrend office chair these days does have true 4D armrests that do move in every direction, but that might be something less common depending on the where you live I suppose. The backrest and seat on my Amia are no where near what I'm used to in my 2 leaps; although different as well, I was easily able to sit on those two for 8 to 12 hours a day. Maybe the Amia is too soft for me, I understand that length, posture, weight play a huge part here, still verry disappointing for a chair in this price range to me. The lumbar support can't be adjusted, just repositioned and it sags, so I constantly keep readjusting it cause it moves down to the lowest position during the day. Anyway I just really wanted to say that owning, extensively using and liking a few other Steelcase chairs doesn't guarantee you will like this one at all.

I bought amia for 100 dollars last week . it was great way better than my sihoo m18 chair. I was searching for a middle ground firmness of a chair like the shihoo m18 and one of the super cushy sofa style padding chairs. I think the amia is not too soft not to hard.

I'm so torn between the Amia and the Leap v2. I will say that I would love a review of the Amia air from you fine folks! I do like a mesh back, especially in the summer time around these parts. Love the vids, but the way. I never thought there would be a point in my life where I would get so into watching office chair reviews and comparisons, yet many hours of content later, here I am.

Can you compare this amia vs the amia air + 3d knit?

This chair is elite. If you're on the fence about it, just buy it. Quickly approaching year 2 with my unit. It feels just as good as the day I got it. Excellent and thorough review.

just got a steelcase series 2 and the seat is making my legs feel a little weird like my bloodflow isnt great. Might have to return it

How do the frames look on the ones you remanufacture? Any significant dings or scratches? I know it's nit picky, but they're still a decent investment

I'm 5'6(171cm) and 132lbs. I bought the Aeron size B and returned, because the seat pan depth was slightly too long when I lean back in the chair. Should I go for the Aeron size A, Embody, or the Steelcase Amia?

Any recommendations with leather or cushion? Not sure if $350 is worth it, or if the leather impacts the comfort you speak of.

Can it be an option if i want to game in it and work, like more of a laid back position

how is the amias seat cushion comfort vs the fern?

Have you guys done a Steelcase Karman review?

I just got a new one and love it so far, I’m curious if the height lever is suppose to be wiggly? The other levers seems rigid and tight but the heigh one wiggled left and right a little. It works fine but wondering if it’s supposed to be like that?

How does the Amia compare to the Aeron?

Just got my amia used $400 CAD, i love this chair.

After this video I am interested in buying one

Is the back comfortable on this? Heard people complain it's uncomfy

hello, what chair would you recommend me? 264lb weight and 6 feet tall

I have tailbone issues too. So much that the Haworth Soji was unusable to me. Do you recommend this one for people with tailbone issues? I heard you mention it in the video, but don’t know if it’s as much better than the Soji as I’m hoping

Where can you buy this in the EU ?

just got mine off craigslist for $100, i am in love with this chair it is wayyyy better than the secretlabs titan chair my friend gave me. the build quality is far superior no cheap creaks sounds when i rock back in forth on the chair

Some people in the review and reddit complains that the lumbar support keeps sliding down by itself so they had to adjust it frequently. Some of them said once a day. I don't believe this is a common defect but wondering if you ever had this kind of issue with Amia.

I'm 6'1 and for the seat slider should I slide it all the way out or keep it in its Default spot?

Hey I don't know if you guys are still responding to comments on this video, but if so I wanted to get your opinion on the breathability of the chair. I'm warm natured and having a chair that doesn't get to warm from me sitting in it for an extended period of time is paramount.

I have a chance to get a used Amia in very good condition for $200. Worth it?

Just ordered one, hope you are right 🤞🏻

I purchased the Steelcase Amia from BTOD largely because of your reviews here on youtube and I returned it after only a few days. I do NOT recommend Steelcase chairs for anyone with a thin frame, they are probably only for people with average to heavier body styles. This is what I experienced unlike what reviewers on youtube say about it. I'm a 5'9" and 145lb. When I sat in the Steelcase Amia refurbished by BTOD my first impression was unpleasant with the seat cushion right off. It is thin, it is extra firm, and it puts a lot of pressure on the thighs. So firm that my tailbone became agitated and experienced sharp pain in my tailbone and on the pressure points of my butt within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the underside of my thighs went numb from the pressure and shape of the seat edge. Chairs with these thin and firm frisbee-like seat pads simply do not provide proper cushioning for everyone, it felt like sitting on hard plastic. As for the backrest, there was no lumbar support for me. The little rolling mechanism made no discernable difference on the low back. Regardless of what height setting it was on, I could not feel it making contact with my low back. The lock setting has the issue that it'll allow the backrest to tilt back a little ways before it engages. Therefore, I could not sit upright in contact with the backrest, it sort of forced me to either lean back or sit up straight and not use the backrest at all which will cause bad back issues. On testing the recline function, this was the only time I could get any sort of relief from the back pain induced by the lack of support in the upright position. However, I had to sort of "press" my body into the back in order to get it to recline. It wants to resist even on the most reduced tension setting, so I could not enjoy the rest or relaxing position either. The arm pads were frustrating like every other "4d", they want to slide backwards or outwards anytime you put any weight into your elbow or forearm. There is no locking function to stop them from moving once you have them in a good position. So the adjustability feature is self-defeating. I preferred my parent's wooden kitchen chairs from 1974. I've learned my lesson about buying chairs online based on what other people review without actually sitting in them myself. 1/10 would not recommend Steelcase chairs, especially not the Amia, if you have a thin body style like mine.

Does the lumbar support shift after it's set? I do tend to rely on pretty decent lumbar support. I'm considering the Leap as well, but I also like a really cushy seat so I'm torn.

I wish the backs weren't all so god damn short. separate Headrests most of the time are weirdly placed and push into your neck or head so I would love to just have a higher overall backrest for my head

Thanks!

Do you ship to Puerto Rico?

I'm 1,90cm and around 110kg, is this chair build for my type of body?

Why dont you use a under table keyboard tray?

Good price for a used one?

I have a question. Now I have two chairs to test from steelcase: Gesture and Leap v2. How is the recline function on the Amia compares to these chairs? Is it closer to Gesture or to Leap v2? I find Leap recline too clunky, if that's a proper word to describe it. :) Maybe this Leap is too old, I do not know. :) The seat on Gesture I find it too forward oriented and that's the reason I find it too hard on my tailbone compared to Leap Thanks! :)

Is it true that the amia seat is compatible with the leap v2?

So as a guy with a titan and needs better back/lumbar support. Definitely an upgrade? Lol I'm being super picky lookig at the amia and the soji at the moment

If this seat was another inch wider, it would be perfect for someone my height at 6'5. For whatever reason, the seat depth when adjusted feels better in this chair than any Steelcase or Herman Miller chair I've tried.

Standard Amia or Amia Air with 3D micro knit and lumbar support? I can’t seem to decide

Is this chair worth $280 USD? They describe it as being in excellent condition and freshly reupholstered, from the pics it looks almost brand new to me.

the prices on everything has gone insane. I considered it years ago but i got the secret lab titan 2020 xl because of my height 6'4" before the pandemic on labor day sale of $534 total. Still 99% functioning today. I just dont like the lumbar support. I have to use an external one from another chair. Oct 2020 they increased all prices. I considered steelcase THEN but now not even the refurbished prices are worth it when combined with everything else

Hi, I watched lots of yours video and I want to buy the Amia but I live in Europe. I'm not sure if the official steelcase site sell on my country and I want to know if I can buy from btod.

I just purchased a Steelcase Leap from you this week. Should I have purchased the Amia instead? I am 5-6 160lbs. And, I sit all day at my computer.

For tailbone pain issue, which would you recommend: amia, leap or gesture?

I recently bought this chair as my first office chair, but I am experiencing lower back pain. It feels like there’s not enough support for my lower back. Any advice? I tried a lumbar pillow but that provides TOO much lumbar support.

I just bought the stool leather version for $200 from they office chair place. Saved $1500

That mustache is underrated

I ordered a brand new HM Aeron and returned it after 30 days. It was killing my back. Strange thing is I used a much older version of the Aeron when I worked in an office and it felt great. Maybe they changed the design. I have a herniated disc, a bulging disc, crumbling vertebrae, and scoliosis. I'm currently using a wooden kitchen chair at my home desk. It isn't comfortable but it doesn't hurt my back. I'm hesitant about ordering another chair because I don't want to keep returning them but I really need one since I work from home. Do you think the Amia might be worth a try?

I purchased this chair for $500 and receive it soon. I’m excited to try it out, I think for the price I purchased, it’s a great value.

Picked up one off of Facebook marketplace for 250!

The back is way too thin IMO, the lumbar and sides end up putting pressure points on my back and it gets uncomfortable quickly. I'm 140 lbs.

I bought one this week for 400 bucks and now I'm watching this video thinking: wow that could actually be the best deal I've made in my life.

Just got one of these for $20 at a thrift store, it rocks!!

I am 6ft6 and it is very difficult to find a good chair for my height. Would this be a good chair for me?

So I'm 6'1", 270lbs with 42 inch waist...I'm very interested in the Amia...am I too big for it? If so, what alternatives do you suggest for someone my size?

i have sat in it for a week and my back is killing me

if you are looking to buy an office chair instead of a gaming chair and you are a controller player under the height of 5 10 i would recommend not getting this chair. the seat doesnt go low enough for your feet to be flat footed and for your knees to be at the height of the seat. if you lean forward with your elbows on your knees for support then you will feel like youre falling out of the chair or having to balance yourself making you lose focus on the game. currently switching back to my old $50 gaming chair because of this and wish i could return the amia. I did get the BTOD cylinder so maybe with the original could go lower but i doubt it

Obviously comfort is subjective, but I just got mine delivered today and I couldn't be more disappointed. I'm 6'3" 200 lbs and this thing is so small! Paid extra for the adjustable arms and they only adjust in, not out, the seat is so narrow it's got my legs feeling numb from the pressure points on each side after only 20 minutes of use. Plastic base to boot? For $800? Paid half that for the chair I've been using for 3 years and it's base is metal. Really don't understand the hype on this thing...

Are you guys NES fans? Noticed it in the background

Im italian and i don't know how to buy this chair

Sorry Greg, but I rly wanted to jump into the video and fix your collar

These videos are great, but the way you say "OH-pinion" is HORRIBLE!!! hahaha

7:35 So I have to buy it, to try it. 🤣🤣🤣

Just got one... wobbly armrest posts, little to no padding in the back area, mine came with missing/rusted screws, the base fabric feels like sandpaper. Not great for an almost $800 chair lmao. I just feel bad it was gotten for me as a gift and a little confused as to why it's so highly recommended on youtube.

The back is so bad on this chair! You literally just sink into it with barely any support. This feels like an upgraded series 1 the chair that I ended up selling cuz It was so bad. For the love of god test this chair out before hand cuz I m now standing cuz I cant stand sitting in this chair. Will get an Embody and call it quits.

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