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The Branch Verve Review

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Updated Feb 6, 2024 3:28 PM

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Featuring a height- and depth-adjustable seat and recline position, the Branch Verve is a comfortable office chair with adjustable lumbar support and excellent build quality. However, its armrests adjust only in one direction.

$589.00

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Branch Verve is a mid-range office task chair that appeared first on the market in 2022, debuting a refreshing design for office users and gamers. Among the top-rated chairs today, it has a sturdy glass-reinforced polyamide frame and aluminum base, supporting users weighing up to 275 lbs.

It is quite ergonomic, with height-changeable armrests, a depth- and height-adjustable seat, as well as height and tension tilt levers. With a mesh-back design and cushioned seat, the Branch Verve also has adjustable lumbar support. This chair doesn’t have a headrest, though, and the armrests don’t tilt or adjust forwards and backward.

Best For

  • Lower Back Pain

  • Short People

Consensus

our Verdict

The Branch Verve is an impressive chair for office use, featuring adjustable tilt tension, a tilt lock, and a seat-depth customization lever. This chair is quite ergonomic, with a height-adjustable seat (17” to 20.5”) and flexible gliding rollers that will provide all-day comfort. The seat depth can also adjust between the 18” to 21” range, and the back tilts between 90° and 120°. This chair provides a tradeoff between breathability and cushioning, sporting a mesh back and seat that will appease people who prioritize airflow.

If you are strict about proper posture, then you will be impressed by the adjustable lumbar support of the Branch Verve. However, although the armrests of this chair are height adjustable, they don’t tilt or adjust forwards and backward.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Incredibly comfortable design
    • The Branch Verve is a good chair for office use. Its seat adjusts in height between 17” and 20.5”, and the depth can also be changed between 18” and 21”.

    • This model also reclines up to 120°

  • Adjustable lumbar support
    • The Branch Verve has adjustable lumbar support, which will appeal to people who want maximum support for their back. 

  • Impressive build quality
    • With a glass-reinforced polyamide frame and aluminum base, the Branch Verve features exceptional build quality. 

    • Its 275-lb maximum weight rating ranks in the top section of its category.

Reason to Avoid

  • Lacks a few key features
    • Although its armrests adjust in height, they don’t tilt or adjust in any other direction, unlike many similar office chairs.

    • It also lacks a headrest, so it might disappoint some users who want a chair for regular use.

The Branch Verve Specs

Adjustable ArmrestsAdjustable ArmrestsYes
Armrest Height MaxArmrest Height Max30"
Armrest Height MinArmrest Height Min27.5"
Backrest HeightBackrest Heightn/a
Backrest WidthBackrest Widthn/a
Frame ConstructionFrame ConstructionMetal and Plastic
Has FootrestHas FootrestNo
Head PillowHead PillowNo
Head RestHead RestNo
Lumbar SupportLumbar SupportYes
Piston TypePiston TypePneumatic Cylinder
ReclineRecline20°
Seat DepthSeat Depth16.75-19"
Seat Height AdjustmentSeat Height Adjustment16.5 – 20.5"
Seat Padding MaterialSeat Padding MaterialFoam
Seat WidthSeat Width16.5"
UpholsteryUpholsteryFoam
Weight LimitWeight Limit275 lbs
Wheel TypeWheel TypeCasters

All Specs

Test Results

Max Recline (Degrees)0
Min Seat Height (Inches)16.5
Max Seat Height (Inches)20.5

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    Product Comparison

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    Market Context

    The Branch Verve is a mid-range office task chair that appeared first on the market in 2022, debuting a refreshing design for office users and gamers. Among the top-rated…

    The Branch Verve is a mid-range office task chair that appeared first on the market in 2022, debuting a refreshing design for office users and gamers. Among the top-rated chairs today, it has a sturdy glass-reinforced polyamide frame and aluminum base, supporting users weighing up to 275 lbs.

    It is quite ergonomic, with height-changeable armrests, a depth- and height-adjustable seat, as well as height and tension tilt levers. With a mesh-back design and cushioned seat, the Branch Verve also has adjustable lumbar support. This chair doesn’t have a headrest, though, and the armrests don’t tilt or adjust forwards and backward.

    Both the Branch Verve and the NeueChair Obsidian are mesh-back office task chairs with adjustable lumbar support. However, the NeueChair Obsidian has a more airflow-optimized mesh…

    Both the Branch Verve and the NeueChair Obsidian are mesh-back office task chairs with adjustable lumbar support. However, the NeueChair Obsidian has a more airflow-optimized mesh seat that might appeal to people working out of warmer offices. Some users may prefer the cushioned seat of the Verve Branch. If you are considering the NeueChair model, be sure to check out our NeueChair Obsidian review first.

    The HON Ignition 2.0 and the Branch Verve are consumer mesh-back chairs for the office. Offering an optional headrest upgrade, the HON Ignition 2.0 is potentially…

    The HON Ignition 2.0 and the Branch Verve are consumer mesh-back chairs for the office. Offering an optional headrest upgrade, the HON Ignition 2.0 is potentially more comfortable. It also has 4D armrests that adjust in four different directions and a cushioned seat. As for the Branch Verve chair doesn’t come with a headrest option, has an airflow-optimized mesh fabric seat, and its armrests only support height adjustment. Learn more about the HON Ignition chair by browsing our HON Ignition 2.0 review.

    With 3D armrests, the Branch Ergonomic Office chair is more comfortable than the Branch Verve chair, whose armrests only support height adjustment. Aside from that,…

    With 3D armrests, the Branch Ergonomic Office chair is more comfortable than the Branch Verve chair, whose armrests only support height adjustment. Aside from that, both are formidable, breathable mesh office chairs that lack a headrest.

    Adjustable Armrests

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Armrest Height Max

    30"

    31"

    20"

    Armrest Height Min

    27.5"

    25"

    11.2"

    Backrest Height

    n/a

    22.4"

    24.25"

    Backrest Width

    n/a

    19.5"

    19"

    Frame Construction

    Metal and Plastic

    ADC12 Aluminum Alloy

    Steel

    Has Footrest

    No

    No

    No

    Head Pillow

    No

    n/a

    No

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    Score Card

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    Expert Score

    93

    *.75

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    Customer Score

    86

    *.25

    We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

    True Score

    91

    Expert Scores

    • Tom’s Guide
      64.25

      Category Trust Rating

      90
      The Branch Verve Chair gives you the best of both worlds with a beautifully designed… Read More

      By:

      By Anthony Spadafora
    • Techradar
      51.4

      Category Trust Rating

      100
      Both stylish and comfortable, attractive yet ergonomic, the Branch Verve lets you have the best… Read More

      By:

      Michelle Rae Uy
    • Gear Patrol
      58.9

      Category Trust Rating

      NR
      If you want to buy yourself an office chair and don’t mind spending $500 to… Read More

      By:

      Will Porter

    Customer Scores