Office Factor Big and Tall Black Executive Office Chair Review 2024

Has the office chair you’re currently using seen better days? Have you been frustrated and underwhelmed by the chairs you’ve looked at as possible replacements to this point? If so, you will be intrigued by our review of the Office Factor Big and Tall Black Executive Office Chair.

As the name indicates, this chair isn’t for just anyone. But if you’re looking for something big, sturdy, comfortable, and capable of supporting a generous amount of user weight, this one belongs on your shortlist of options.

In the sections that follow, we’ll cover every aspect of this model in detail, giving you everything you need to decide for yourself if Office Factor’s offering is the one you’ve been searching for.

Key Features of the Office Factor Big and Tall Leather Executive Chair

Big, comfortable, and inviting. Those are the first words that are likely to come to mind when you see the Office Factor Big and Tall Black Executive Office chair for the first time. Even better, when you sit in the chair, it lives up to its initial impression.

Office Factor isn’t one of the industry giants, but it has been in the office furniture business for a while and makes good products. This chair is an excellent example of their work. However, before we get into the particulars, let’s start by reviewing the basic stats defining the model.

Chair Specifications

The big thing that jumps out at us here is that this chair doesn’t quite live up to its name as a Big and Tall model. The big component is nailed down, with a generous 500-pound weight limit, but check out the seat height adjustment range.

Typically, big and tall chairs start at 18” and reach at least 22”. This one starts well below that and only moves partway into big and tall territory. If you’re much taller than 6’1” or 6’2”, the seat isn’t going to rise to a sufficient height for you.

Adjustability

Let’s start with adjustability since it’s the topic with the least discussion. This chair only offers the basics where adjustability is concerned. It swivels, tilts, and locks (although the range isn’t as impressive as on most other chairs), and you can move the seat up and down. That’s it. For most people, that’s sufficient, but if you’re looking for something more on the adjustability front, this isn’t the chair you want.

Memory Foam Padding

Comfort is the reason you’ll want this chair, and there’s a lot to like about it. First and foremost, it doesn’t use conventional block foam for padding but memory foam.

The difference between the two is like flying coach on a little puddle jumper airplane assembled in half an hour by a sketchy carnival barker and flying Super Deluxe Platinum First Class on a luxury jetliner. The chair is simply a joy to sit in, although the upholstery, which we’ll talk about in a moment, blunts that ever-so-slightly.

Ergonomic Support

In addition, the Office Factor Big and Tall Leather Executive Chair sports a trio of well-implemented ergonomic features: very good head and neck support, a well-designed waterfall-edge style seat, and exceptional lumbar support.

Not only are these the ‘big three’ of ergonomic features, but they also further enhance the chair’s comfort. Unfortunately, none of its ergonomic features are adjustable, but that’s not uncommon at this price range and is certainly not a deal-breaker.

Bonded Leather

Now, let’s talk about that upholstery. It’s bonded leather. That means it’s real leather, but it was created by fusing leather scraps, which means it’s not as strong or supple as genuine grain leather.

There are two issues here: First, bonded leather isn’t durable and will start to show its age rather quickly. It will start peeling and cracking after about a year of heavy daily use. If you only use the chair lightly to moderately every day, you can probably squeeze two years of useful life out of it, but after that, it will start looking a bit ragged.

The second issue is that leather of any type (bonded leather included) isn’t breathable. The more time you spend in it, the hotter and sweatier you’ll get, which is why we recommend this chair for light to moderate daily use. If it was clad in breathable fabric, the upholstery would last longer, and it would be better suited to the rigors of heavy daily use. Granted, it wouldn’t be as pretty, but it would be more functional.

Color Options

If there’s a silver lining, it is that Office Factor offers this chair in your choice of black or grey leather. Both are neutral colors, making it easy for the chair to blend seamlessly into just about any home or office environment.

Assembly Can Be a Challenge

Although the Office Factor New Big and Tall Black Executive Office chair has decent assembly instructions, two things complicate the process. First, it’s a really big piece of furniture, so if you’re putting it together solo, there will be a few instances where you’ll struggle to hold individual pieces in place until you can fasten them properly.

This is further complicated by the fact that the production quality isn’t world-class, which means that some of the screw holes don’t align perfectly, requiring the occasional wrestling bout.

Second, the fasteners could stand to be a few millimeters longer. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you may have slightly longer, compatible fasteners lying about, and if you do, using them will simplify your life. You can put the chair together using the default fasteners they send, but it will involve a bit of struggle.

If you try putting the chair together solo, expect it to take the better part of an hour. You can cut that more or less in half if you have an assistant close at hand on the day the chair arrives. If you’d rather outsource the duty, this chair does come with an expert assembly option. You’ll pay a premium for it, but this is a case where we’d recommend at least considering it.

Pros & Cons of the Office Factor New Big and Tall Executive Office Chair

Here are the things we think you’ll like best about the Office Factor Big and Tall:

On the flip side, it does have some shortcomings, which include:

In our view, the pros handily outweigh the cons, but the cons should be considered when evaluating this chair for possible purchase.

Final Thoughts – Office Factor Big and Tall Black Executive Office Chair 

Although the Office Factor Big and Tall Black Executive Office Chair isn’t a perfect chair, it is very good, and for the right user, it could be fantastic. In our view, the ideal user for this chair is someone who:

The more those points apply to you, the happier you’ll be with this chair. On that basis, we provisionally recommend it.

Official Manufacturer Support

References & Resources

• Office Factor, Official Brand Website.
• How to Choose the Right Leather, Instyle.
• Taki​​ng Care of Bonded Leather, Source Office Furnishings.