Levede Kneeling Chair (Backrest) Review: Worth It in Australia?

Levede sells two very different kneeling chairs — this steel-frame version with a low U-backrest and breathable mesh panel, and a cheaper no-backrest sibling we’ve also reviewed. At $104.00, it undercuts VEVOR’s backrest model and has nearly three times as many reviews (29 vs 10) — but a lower average rating. Here’s whether it holds up.

If you’ve read our review of VEVOR’s backrest kneeling chair, you’ll recognise the shape here — steel frame, mesh backrest, lockable wheels. Levede’s version comes in slightly cheaper and has considerably more reviews behind it, but a closer look at the rating breakdown shows why “cheaper and more reviewed” doesn’t automatically mean “better.”

Here’s the full breakdown of build, comfort, and who it actually suits.

Levede kneeling chair (backrest): quick specs

Build quality

Levede builds this on a stainless steel frame with a low U-shaped backrest wrapped in breathable mesh — a similar formula to VEVOR’s backrest model, though with 10cm of foam padding on the seat rather than a thinner pad. Two lockable wheels and a gas-lift mechanism handle mobility and height adjustment between 59cm and 69cm. The 80kg weight capacity is on the lower side for a steel-frame chair in this price range — worth checking against your own weight before buying.

Comfort and posture support

Reviews are genuinely split on this one. Several buyers report real relief — one says they’ve had “no more back ache” since switching to it for painting sessions, another calls it “great quality,” and an Amazon Vine reviewer specifically credits it with easing leg and lower-back pain during long desk days. But durability of that padding splits opinion: multiple reviewers, including one at 90kg, report the foam compressing and the chair becoming squeaky within weeks to a couple of months of regular use. If you’re on the heavier side of the 80kg capacity, factor that into your expectations.

Who is this best for?

This suits buyers who want the most-reviewed backrest option under $110 and don’t mind a wider spread of opinions on durability. If a slightly higher-rated (if less-reviewed) alternative matters more to you, VEVOR’s backrest model is worth the extra $24. If you don’t need a backrest at all, Levede’s own no-backrest sibling is cheaper and better reviewed pound-for-pound — see our full review.

How does it compare to other backrest models?

Here’s the full backrest lineup in our comparison:

Which should you buy?

• Levede (backrest)if you want the most reviews behind a sub-$110 backrest chair and can live with mixed durability feedback.
• VEVOR (backrest)if you’d rather pay a bit more for a meaningfully higher average rating.
• DRAGONNif you want the single most-reviewed, most proven backrest chair in the whole comparison.
• Artiss (backrest)if lowest price is what matters most — but only 2 reviews exist, with reported durability issues.
• RODOVIA (Basic)only if you’re comfortable being an early reviewer — no ratings yet.
• Master Massageonly if you’re comfortable being an early reviewer — no ratings yet, and pricier than most options here.
• RODOVIA Bentwoodif you want a footrest bundled in, but the same zero-review caveat applies.

Related reading:
→ Levede Kneeling Chair (No Backrest) Review
→ VEVOR Kneeling Chair (Backrest) Review
→ DRAGONN Kneeling Chair Review
→ Artiss Kneeling Chair Review
→ RODOVIA Kneeling Chair Review
→ RODOVIA Bentwood Kneeling Chair Review
→ Compare all kneeling chairs at a glance