Furmax’s kneeling chair combines a fixed backrest with a 360° rotating, retractable footrest — $239.99, with 35 reviews and a 4.4★ average. Here’s how it performs.
Quick take: Leather upholstery, fixed ergonomic backrest for lumbar support, 360° rotating and retractable footrest (extends up to 7.87in), smooth gas-lift height adjustment, 300lb/136kg weight capacity. 35 reviews at 4.4★ — a solid, if unconfirmed-in-Australia, review base.
Furmax Criss Cross Kneeling Chair: quick specs
Build quality
75% of the 35 reviews are 5-star, and reviewers consistently describe assembly as straightforward — one reviewer specifically praised how sturdy it felt once built. The main quality complaint came from a reviewer who found the included casters underwhelming, particularly on the footrest, and ended up upgrading to polyurethane wheels themselves. A separate 2-star review criticised the complete lack of written assembly directions in the box, despite the parts themselves being manageable.
Comfort and posture support
A recurring theme across reviews is genuine relief for people who’ve struggled with traditional office chairs — one reviewer, who is short and previously dealt with “dangly legs,” said the flexibility to shift positions has been transformative. Another said it’s noticeably helped their lower back pain, and a parent bought one for their daughter’s virtual schooling specifically because she needed to sit cross-legged, backwards, sideways or squatting to stay focused. A more detailed review praised the 360° swivel and adjustable height for accommodating whatever position they’re “in the mood for,” with meaningfully reduced lower-back fatigue after long work sessions.
Who is this best for?
This suits buyers who want a retractable footrest specifically (useful in tighter spaces) and don’t mind potentially upgrading the stock casters. It’s well suited to shorter users and anyone managing lower-back discomfort from conventional office chairs.
Furmax Criss Cross Kneeling Chair
$239.99 · Backrest · Retractable Footrest · Wheels
A space-saving retractable footrest and consistently strong reviews for back-pain relief, though the stock casters could be better.
How does it compare to other cross legged chairs?
Here’s how Furmax’s retractable-footrest design stacks up against two other options in this comparison:
Leader Cattle Ergonomic Cross Legged Chair
$383.14 · Metal Frame · 42 reviews · 4.7★
A higher rating and a genuine Australian review, but well over 1.5x Furmax’s price without the space-saving retractable footrest.
Bestier Meditation Chair
$100.21 · Engineered Wood/Metal · 96 reviews · 4.2★
Well under half the price with a larger review base, but no retractable footrest and a slightly lower rating than Furmax.
Which should you buy?
- Furmax (this one)if you specifically want a footrest that retracts to save space.
- Leader Cattleif you want the highest-rated chair in this comparison and can stretch the budget.
- Bestierif you want the lowest price and don’t need the retractable footrest.
Our verdict
Furmax’s kneeling chair is a solid, well-reviewed mid-range option with a genuinely useful retractable footrest — reviewers consistently credit it with real back-pain relief. Budget for possibly upgrading the casters, and note there are no Australian reviews yet to confirm local shipping and support experience. Leader Cattle is worth the extra spend if rating matters most; Bestier is worth considering if price is the priority.
Related reading:
→ Leader Cattle Cross Legged Chair Review
→ Bestier Meditation Chair Review
→ Best Cross Legged Chairs roundup
