MallVitally Kneeling Chair Review: Worth It in Australia?

MallVitally’s kneeling chair has the highest rating of any product in this batch of new reviews — 4.2★ across 24 ratings, with 65% of them a full 5 stars. At $405.55 it’s priced alongside other premium wood chairs like TinyHaven and Predawn. Here’s what makes it stand out.

Quick take: Solid wood frame with a rocking base, a roller pad specifically for shin support, and a removable footrest. No backrest. Reviews are unusually consistent — almost every one mentions easy assembly, including from buyers in their 60s and 70s.

MallVitally kneeling chair: quick specs

Build quality

Multiple reviewers specifically call out how solid the chair feels once assembled — “heavy enough to feel sturdy and stable without being difficult to move,” as one buyer put it. Assembly is repeatedly described as easier than expected: a 70-year-old reviewer completed it solo in 30 minutes, and several others mention it taking under an hour with no tools issues. That’s a notably better assembly track record than some of the other premium wood chairs in this comparison, where mis-threaded screws and confusing instructions are common complaints.

Comfort and posture support

The dedicated shin roller pad is the detail reviewers mention most — it’s called “especially comfortable and well thought out” and seems to meaningfully reduce the shin pressure that’s the most common complaint about kneeling chairs generally. The removable, rolling footrest is also popular; one reviewer keeps it positioned under their desk permanently and uses it separately from the chair. The one recurring minor complaint: the cushion’s textured pattern can leave temporary marks on bare legs during the first few sessions, which several reviewers noted faded as the material broke in.

Who is this best for?

MallVitally is a strong pick if easy assembly is a priority for you — the reviews are unusually consistent on this point, including from buyers who found other kneeling chairs frustrating to put together. The shin roller pad also makes it worth a look if shin discomfort has put you off kneeling chairs before.

How does it compare to other wood-frame chairs?

Here’s how MallVitally stacks up against the other wood-frame options in our comparison:

Which should you buy?

• MallVitallyif shin discomfort or a frustrating assembly process is what’s held you back from kneeling chairs before — this one addresses both directly.
• TinyHavensimilar price with more reviews, but a lower rating — worth comparing directly against MallVitally.
• Predawnthe largest review sample by far, at a lower price, if you’re comfortable with a slightly lower rating.
• GOFLAMEthe highest rating of this group, but only 8 reviews — promising, not yet proven.
• Easyegomatches MallVitally’s rating at nearly half the price, backed by a much bigger review base — hard to beat on value.
• Giantexthe cheapest option by far, with a slightly higher rating, but only 14 reviews to back it up.

Our verdict

MallVitally earns its 4.2★ rating with two genuinely useful details — the shin roller pad and the removable footrest — plus an assembly experience reviewers consistently call easier than competitors. The review count is still on the smaller side, so it’s not yet as proven as Predawn or Easyego, but early signs are strong.

Related reviews:
→ TinyHaven Kneeling Chair Review
→ Predawn Kneeling Chair Review
→ GOFLAME Kneeling Chair Review
→ Easyego Kneeling Chair Review
→ Giantex Kneeling Chair Review
→ See the full kneeling chair comparison table