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

VEVOR sells two very different kneeling chairs — the wood-frame model we’ve already reviewed, and this steel-frame version with a backrest and wheels. At $127.99, it’s the cheapest way to get a backrest in our whole comparison. Here’s whether it holds up.

If you’ve read our review of VEVOR’s wood-frame kneeling chair, this is the other one — a steel-frame, wheeled version with a backrest, sitting at a similar price but built for a different kind of buyer.

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

VEVOR kneeling chair (backrest): quick specs

Build quality

This is a completely different build to VEVOR’s wood-frame chair — a heavy-duty carbon steel frame instead of bentwood, which gives it a firmer, more rigid feel underneath you. The 360° swivel casters roll smoothly and are designed not to mark flooring, which is handy if you’re moving around a home office regularly. The leather-style cushion cover wipes clean easily and holds its shape better over time than fabric alternatives. Assembly is straightforward with the included hardware, in line with other steel-frame chairs at this price.

The 5-position angle adjustment between the knee pad and seat is a genuinely useful feature at this price — it lets you fine-tune the fit rather than being locked into one fixed geometry, which is where a lot of budget backrest chairs cut corners.

Comfort and posture support

The backrest offers light support without locking you into a stiff position — you can lean back briefly to rest without abandoning the kneeling posture entirely. Combined with the adjustable angle, it’s more adaptable than most chairs in this price bracket.

The 120kg capacity is solid but not class-leading — the RTM wood model beats it at 140kg for a similar price if weight capacity matters more to you than a backrest. As with any kneeling chair, this isn’t built for a full day without breaks — see our guide on how long you should actually sit in a kneeling chair each day.

Who is this best for?

This suits buyers who want a backrest and mobility (via casters) without paying the premium that RODOVIA, DRAGONN, or MIUZ command. It’s the entry point into the backrest category — genuinely good value, just without the extra polish of the pricier options. If weight capacity matters more than a backrest, the RTM wood model is worth a look instead.

How does it compare to other backrest models?

Here’s the full backrest lineup, cheapest to most expensive:

Which should you buy?

• VEVOR (backrest)if you want a backrest and mobility on the tightest budget — cheapest way into this category.
• Levedeeven cheaper, with nearly 3x the reviews — worth comparing directly against VEVOR if rating matters less to you than price and review volume.
• RODOVIA Bentwoodif you want a footrest included alongside the backrest and casters.
• DRAGONNif you want the most-reviewed, proven option without paying MIUZ’s premium.

Related reading:
→ VEVOR Kneeling Chair Review (wood-frame model)
→ Levede Kneeling Chair (Backrest) Review
→ 7 Best Kneeling Chairs With Backrest in Australia (2026)
→ RODOVIA Bentwood Kneeling Chair Review
→ DRAGONN Kneeling Chair Review
→ Kneeling Chair with Backrest vs Without: Which Should You Choose?
→ Compare all kneeling chairs at a glance