Meet the 1 Product That Took My Home Office's Comfort Level to 100

Published on Nov 25, 2020 at 5:05 PM

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When it comes to home decor choices, I am fully willing to admit I usually opt for form over function. (Unless it's my bed, where I prefer a cloud-like feel, even if the down comforter, feather topper, and linen sheets give it a disheveled, puffy look.) But that design-driven taste definitely won out when it comes to my office, as one of my more memorable splurges was on the Ghost Chair I'd always coveted. Yes, it is essentially just a plastic seat, but I love the way it looks . . . and told myself the clear color would take up less visible space in my small room, too.

But then, 2020 hit. Before this year, I worked from home about two days per month, max. Maybe I was still in the honeymoon phase, yet I don't remember giving the chair's feeling much thought until we became even better acquainted.

As soon as I began sitting there all week long, I knew this chair wouldn't do. At first, I swapped in one of my (slightly padded) dining chairs — better, not great — before a random conversation with friends finally shone a bright light on my new hero, the Purple cushion. Come along on this journey ahead, and see why I don't diss comfort any longer.

The Chair Named For a King Meets a Cushion Meant For a Queen (Me)

During one of the many Zoom happy hours common in the early days of social distancing, a group of friends and I were discussing our favorite quarantine purchases thus far. One answered without hesitation: a Purple seat cushion. Admittedly, I'd heard of this brand only for mattresses, but right after we hung up, I checked out the site and was officially sold myself.

In just a few days, my Louis Ghost Chair by Kartell ($326, originally $465) — named for the classic Louis XVI armchair — had a noble companion in a Purple Royal Seat Cushion ($79). Not only is it barely noticeable when my throne is slid under the desk, but sitting on it is also worlds apart from that bumpy past. Now I can't imagine life without it, and if I ever return to an office, I'm definitely picking up the desk-chair version.

Ahead, see all the available Purple cushions, including ones meant for cars and planes.

Louis Ghost Chair by Kartell

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$326

Purple Royal Seat Cushion

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$79

Purple Royal Seat Cushion For Hard Seats

As you may have guessed, this Purple Royal Seat Cushion ($79) is recommended for the hard seats and stools often found in kitchens or dining rooms.

Purple Royal Seat Cushion

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$79

Purple Back Seat Cushion For Lower-Back Support

If you want more lumbar support, adding this Purple Back Seat Cushion ($39) can help make things even more comfy.

Purple Back Seat Cushion

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$39

Purple Royal Treatment Bundle

I didn't opt for the lumbar pillow personally as I use a regular pillow to lean back, but picking up the Purple Royal Treatment Bundle ($106, originally $118) saves when both are purchased together.

Purple Royal Treatment Bundle

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$106

Purple Double Seat Cushion For Office Chairs

If your desk chair is currently more like a traditional, padded office chair, this Purple Double Seat Cushion ($99) is the recommended option (and offers twice the padding of the Royal one).

Purple Double Seat Cushion

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$99

Purple Home Office Holiday Bundle

The same discounted combo is also available if this seat's more your speed with the Purple Shop Home Office Holiday Bundle ($124, originally $138).

Purple Shop Home Office Holiday Bundle

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$124

Purple Ultimate Seat Cushion For Extended Sitting

This Purple Ultimate Seat Cushion ($129) is larger and deeper than the other cushions, making it more comfortable for longer periods (ahem, gamers, I'm looking at you). Plus, this option can support heavier weights and has a contoured groove to encourage proper posture, too.

Purple Ultimate Seat Cushion

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$129

Purple Simply Car Seat Cushion

You may not be commuting these days, but this Purple Simply Car Seat Cushion ($59) still works on longer road trips . . . or shorter drives to the store.

Purple Simply Car Seat Cushion

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$59

Purple Folding Seat Cushion

If you're traveling by airplane, train, or even bus, this Purple Folding Seat Cushion ($39) slips right into a bag so you can slip into a more comfy seat no matter where you are.

Purple Folding Seat Cushion

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$39

Purple Portable Seat Cushion

Remember concerts and sporting events? You'll want to recall this Purple Portable Seat Cushion ($39) when those start up again.

Purple Portable Seat Cushion

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$39