Branch is one of my favorite home office furniture companies for three main reasons. First, their products are easy to assemble with clear instructions and helpful assembly videos. Second, it actually looks great with multiple color options and an overall aesthetic that’s easy on the eyes. Thirdly, everything is affordable. Sure, there are cheaper office chairs and standing desks, but these are well designed, functional, and come with longer warranties than most.
So here’s the good news. The brunch has launched a Black Friday sale event that will run until December 2nd. Get 15% off select items, 20% off when you buy items in bulk, and free shipping. You must use code BFCM at checkout to see the discount in your cart. I’ve tested several products from the company and will share the ones I like the most that are worth your money.
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This is the office chair that I have recommended the most in recent years. It’s reasonably priced, adjustable, and looks good. You can also buy them in fun colors, but they come at a higher price. The armrests can be moved up and down and back and forth, and the depth of the seat can also be adjusted (convenient for tall people). There is also an adjustable lumbar support to ensure support for the natural curve of your spine. The seat foam is cushioned and the mesh back provides good ventilation. At 6’4” I had no problem sitting there for hours, and my wife who is 5’1” also sat comfortably.
Branch has just released the Ergonomic Chair Pro, which appears to be an improvement over the original in several ways. It comes in the box, but I haven’t had a chance to set it up and try it out. If you want to take a chance, there’s also an attractive $75 off sale, bringing the price down to $424.
Verve is considered the “next step up” in our guide if you’re willing to spend a little more money, but that may soon change once you try the Ergonomicchair Pro. Keep your back straight, comfortable and look great. There is a headrest add-on if needed, but I don’t think it’s necessary. If you want a wider seat, you might want to look elsewhere, as the seat arm can feel pushed in. Come to think of it, this arm only moves up and down, so you can’t move it much. Still, this chair has a good level of polish that puts it a step above ergonomic chairs.
The soft side feels more like sitting in an armchair than an office chair. If you have a bookshelf in your office and are a frequent tea drinker, a bookshelf might complete the aesthetic of your room. It is a beautiful fabric that is soft and durable throughout. If you want a wide seat, this is not the chair for you. The arms are fixed and you are standing up directly from the seat, which makes your body feel cramped. There aren’t many adjustments other than locking the recline, but my back wasn’t adjustable. I can’t complain after sitting in this chair for a few weeks.
I tested the high-back version that reaches all the way to my shoulders (I’m 6’4″ tall). The standard model is mid-back and may be better suited for shorter people, although I can’t guarantee it. You can also replace it with vegan leather, but I haven’t tried either.
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I’m working on a guide to standing desks, but the Duo is perfect for people with limited space. This is a very small standing desk (you can choose from multiple sizes), and desk add-ons like cable organizers and drawers are easy to install. It’s made of engineered wood, has a powder-coated steel frame, and didn’t take long to assemble. On the right side there is a paddle to raise and lower the desk, with two preset heights. It’s a little difficult to figure out how to save the desired height (why is this so difficult?), so keep that manual handy.
This was one of the first good standing desks I tested. It has multiple height presets, a quiet motor, and a large desktop to hold everything. There is a hole in the back of the center for the cable to pass through. This one has a wider range of motion than the Branch Duo.
This newly launched standing desk just recently arrived on my doorstep, but I haven’t had a chance to clean up and assemble my current setup (such is the life of a Gear reviewer). I can’t vouch for the desk yet, but I’ve had a generally good experience with Branch, so I’m including it here. A four-legged standing desk with a unique appearance. They used to make a product like this called Fully Nolan, but they discontinued it after Herman Miller bought the company. I currently have a version of Branch that I’m looking forward to testing. I think it looks much better than a traditional two-legged standing desk. It has three height presets and can lift up to 225 pounds. Like all of Branch’s standing desks, it comes with a 10-year warranty.
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Well, I know that. I’m not the only one who loves brunch. My colleague Boutayna Chokrane recently retested a number of laptop stands and thought Branch’s adjustable laptop stand is certainly the best for most people. Raise your laptop 7 inches and adjust it to almost any viewing angle. It doesn’t wobble and looks good. It’s a bit difficult to adjust, but that’s also what keeps it stable and reliable.
Easily add an outlet to your desk setup with this Branch accessory that clamps directly to your desk. I used it as a desk for a while, but now I’m reusing it as a tool closet to keep all my power tools charged (it’s secured to a shelf). It looks attractive and has three outlets in addition to USB-C and USB-A. This accessory is UL listed and comes with a 6-foot cord that’s long enough to go up to the wall.
