DR.LOMILOMI Kneeling Chair Review: Worth It in Australia?

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Update (15 Oct 2026): When we last checked, Amazon.com.au listed these products mentioned in this article as currently unavailable: DRAGONN (VIVO) Kneeling Chair with Back Support, Height-Adjustable Kneeling Chair with Back Support and VEVOR Ergonomic Kneeling Chair with Backrest & Wheels. The prices shown for them are the last prices we saw, so check the listing before you plan a purchase. We will update this article when they are back in stock.

At $1,018.07, the DR.LOMILOMI AKONI 512 is one of the most expensive kneeling chairs in our comparison — well above most premium options. It also has a small review base so far, with 9 ratings averaging 3.4★, so treat the early feedback with caution. Here’s whether the price actually buys you something the cheaper chairs don’t.

Quick take: Steel frame with vinyl (faux) leather upholstery, an included backrest, dual-layer molded foam cushioning, hydraulic one-touch height adjustment, and locking casters with side handles. This is a clinic/hotel-grade build compared to the flat-pack steel chairs that dominate the budget end of this comparison.

DR.LOMILOMI (AKONI 512) kneeling chair: quick specs

Build quality

The standout feature is the hydraulic height-adjustment system — a single lever lift, similar to a proper office chair, versus the peg-and-hole or gas-strut systems on cheaper kneeling chairs. Long-term reviewers (some with years of use) describe it as noticeably higher quality than budget alternatives, citing the medical-grade flame-retardant vinyl and dense foam. That said, quality control isn’t flawless at this price point either: one reviewer received a unit with misaligned backrest screw holes, and another found the printed assembly instructions didn’t match the actual part (missing height-adjustment holes, push-in rather than screw-in casters). These issues come from a small number of reviews, but they’re worth knowing about given the price.

Comfort and posture support

This is where DR.LOMILOMI’s price starts to make more sense. Multiple long-term reviewers (some comparing it directly to a previous kneeling chair that broke after years of use) describe the cushioning as noticeably deeper and more supportive than typical, and the side handles — unusual on kneeling chairs — get specific praise for making it easier to get in and out of the chair and reposition it without straining. One recurring minor complaint: the gap between the seat and knee pads feels narrow when first sitting down at maximum height, though most reviewers say it stops being an issue once you’re properly seated.

Who is this best for?

DR.LOMILOMI makes sense for buyers who want the most complete feature set in one chair — backrest, hydraulic adjustment, and premium cushioning together — and who plan to use it daily for years rather than occasionally. It’s a harder sell if budget is a factor, since several cheaper chairs in this comparison offer backrests and decent reviews at a fraction of the cost.

How does it compare to other backrest chairs?

DR.LOMILOMI’s price only really makes sense next to other backrest-equipped steel chairs. Here’s how it compares:

Which should you buy?

• DR.LOMILOMIif you want proof a chair holds up long-term and are willing to pay for it — years of reviews budget alternatives simply don’t have. Only worth the jump if the hydraulic lift and side handles specifically matter to you.
• VEVOR (backrest)best pure value — matches DR.LOMILOMI’s rating for a fraction of the cost.
• DRAGONNfar more review data at a much lower price, if you’re comfortable with a slightly lower average rating.
• Levede (backrest)the cheapest option here — fine if budget is the top priority and a lower rating doesn’t bother you.
• RODOVIA (Basic)only if you’re comfortable being an early reviewer — no ratings yet.
• MIUZhold off for now — only 1 review, not enough data to compare meaningfully.

Our verdict

DR.LOMILOMI is the closest thing to a “premium” kneeling chair in this comparison, and the early reviews suggest it’s a well-built product for people who use it daily, although with only 9 ratings the sample is small. But it’s a significant price jump over chairs with similar or better ratings, so it’s best reserved for buyers who specifically want the hydraulic adjustment and backrest combination rather than anyone shopping on a budget.

Related reviews:
→ Levede Kneeling Chair (Backrest) Review
→ VEVOR Kneeling Chair (Backrest) Review
→ DRAGONN Kneeling Chair Review
→ RODOVIA Kneeling Chair Review
→ MIUZ Kneeling Chair Review
→ See the full kneeling chair comparison table