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Branch has become one of my favorite home office furniture companies for three main reasons. First, their products are easy to assemble with clear instructions and helpful assembly videos. Secondly, they actually look good with multiple color options and an overall aesthetic that’s easy on the eyes. Third, everything is reasonably priced. Sure, you can find cheaper office chairs and standing desks, but they’re well-designed, functional, and have longer warranties than most.
Good news then. Branch has started its Black Friday Sales Eventwhich will last until December 2. You can get 15 percent off select products and 20 percent off if you bundle everything, which also gives you free shipping. You will need to use the code. BFCM at checkout to see the discount in your cart. I have tried several products from the company; This is what I like the most and what is worth it.
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Branch chair offers
This has been my top office chair recommendation for several years. It’s well priced, fairly adjustable, and looks nice. You can get it in fun colors, but this increases the price. The armrests raise, lower, move back and forward, and you can adjust the depth of the seat (useful for taller people). There is also adjustable lumbar support to make sure it supports the natural curve of the spine. The seat foam is comfortable and the mesh backrest allows for good airflow. I had no problem sitting on it for hours as a 6’4″ man, but my 5’1″ wife enjoyed it too.
Branch just published the Pro Ergonomic Chairwhich supposedly improves on the original in several ways. I have it in a box but haven’t had a chance to set it up and test it. If you want to take a chance, it’s also on sale for a tempting $75 discount, which will cost you $424.
Verve is the “next step up” pick in our guide if I can spend a little more, although that could soon change once I try the Pro Ergonomic Chair. It keeps my back straighter, is just as comfortable, and looks prettier. There is an add-on for the headrest if you want it, but I don’t think it’s necessary. If you need a wider seat, you may want to look elsewhere, as the arms of the seat may feel like they are boxing you in. Speaking of which, these arms only go up and down, so there’s not much you can do to move them. Still, there is a nice level of polish on this chair that is a step above the ergonomic chair, and
The Softside feels more like you’re sitting in an armchair than an office chair. If you have a bookshelf in your office and drink tea frequently, it could complete the aesthetic of your room. It’s soft all around with a lovely fabric that feels durable. If you need a wide seat, this is not the chair for you: the arms are fixed and rise directly from the seat, boxing you in. There’s not much else in the way of adjustment other than locking the recline, but my back doesn’t complain after weeks in this chair.
I tried the high back version, which comes up to my shoulders (I’m 6’4″). The standard model is the medium back, which I can’t guarantee, but may be suitable for people of short stature. I can also change the fabric for leather or vegan leather, but I haven’t tried that either.
Branch Standing Desk Offers
I’m working on a guide to standing desks and the Duo is my pick for anyone with limited space. It’s a very small standing desk (although you can choose from several sizes) and the desk add-ons are easy to install, such as the cable organizer and drawer. It’s made of engineered wood and has a powder-coated steel frame, and it didn’t take me long to assemble. There’s a paddle on the right to raise or lower the desk, with two preset height settings. It’s a little tricky to figure out how to save the heights you want (why is it so hard), so keep that manual handy.
This was one of the first nice standing desks I tried. You get multiple height presets, quiet motors, and a large desktop to fit all your stuff. There is a place at the rear of the center to run the cables. This has a greater range of motion than the Branch Duo.
This newly released standing desk just arrived on my doorstep recently and I haven’t had a chance to clean up my current setup and put it together (such is the life of a Gear reviewer). I can’t vouch for the desktop yet, but I’m including it here because overall I’ve had a positive experience with Branch. It is also a unique looking standing desk with four legs. It was used to make one like this called Fully Nolan, but it was discontinued after Herman Miller bought the company. Now Branch has a version and I’m excited to try it. I think it looks much better than traditional two-legged desks. There are three preset height settings and it can lift up to 225 pounds. Like all Branch standing desks, it has a 10-year warranty.
Other good offers
Well, what do you know? I’m not the only one who likes Branch. My colleague Boutayna Chokrane retested several laptop stands recently and thought that the Branch Adjustable Laptop Stand is actually the best one for most people. It lifts your laptop up to seven inches and you can adjust it to almost any viewing angle. It doesn’t wobble and looks great. It’s a little difficult to adjust, but that’s also what keeps it so stable and reliable.
An easy way to add more outlets to your desk setup, this Branch accessory clips directly to the desk. I used it for a while on my desk and have now repurposed it in my tool cabinet to keep all my power tools charged (it’s attached to a shelf). It has an attractive look and offers three outputs, in addition to a USB-C and a USB-A. This fixture is UL listed and has a six-foot cord that should be long enough to reach the wall.
