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Out of Brick Attic’s entire catalog, one chair carries more reviews than everything else combined: the Leather Office Chair, at $129.99 with a 4.3 out of 5 rating across more than 40,530 ratings. That’s an enormous review volume for a chair in this price range, so I went through the spec sheet and the numbers behind that score to see what’s actually driving it.
What it’s made of
The seat and back are wrapped in PU leather that Brick Attic markets as waterproof and stain-resistant, over a layer of high-density sponge padding. The listing describes the goal as an upholstered look without the cracking that cheaper PU chairs are known for over time.
Underneath, it runs on a certified Level 3 gas lift rated for a 275 lb weight capacity, with heavy-duty rubber wheels the listing describes as smooth and silent across different floor types.
Comfort and adjustability
Height adjusts across a 3.94-inch range, paired with a full 360-degree swivel. The backrest is curved and padded for lumbar support, and the chair includes a rocking function you access by pulling a handle to tilt back, then pushing it in to lock the angle.
The armrests fold up 90 degrees, which the brand pitches as a way to slide the chair fully under a desk and reclaim about 1.2 square meters of floor space. That’s a genuinely useful detail in a small home office, not just a marketing bullet.
What the review numbers actually show
A 4.3 average across 40,530-plus ratings is a strong, high-volume score. It’s high enough that it’s hard to dismiss as a small early batch of reviews.
It’s also not a perfect score. Brick Attic’s own warranty exclusions, which rule out normal wear and tear, damage from exceeding the weight limit, and sun-related fading, hint at the kinds of complaints that likely pull the average down from a 4.8 or higher.
If you’re near or above the 275 lb capacity, that’s the one spec worth double-checking before you buy. It’s a hard limit rather than a suggestion.
How it compares to the rest of the lineup
Against Brick Attic’s own Drafting Chair, this model sits lower and skips the tall five-star base built for standing desks. Against the Rolling Stool, it adds a full backrest, armrests, and a taller weight rating, at a similar price point. I broke down all three side by side in my lineup comparison.
Against a bigger name like FelixKing, you’re trading brand recognition for a longer stated warranty and a lower price. I go through that full trade-off in Brick Attic vs FelixKing.
Should you buy it
If you want a PU leather office chair with real adjustability, a 275 lb capacity, and a 5-year warranty on the frame and moving parts, this is the most straightforward pick in Brick Attic’s catalog. Check your weight against the stated limit, and keep the chair out of direct sun if you want the leather to hold its color for the full warranty period.
For the return and warranty fine print in full, see my returns and warranty guide. For keeping the PU leather from cracking early, check how to care for a Brick Attic chair.
Keep reading: my full Brick Attic brand review, how to pick the right Brick Attic chair, and where to buy Brick Attic authentically.