Customer Reviews for Staples Emerge Vartan Bonded Leather Ergonomic Gaming Chair, Black/Blue (53242V)
Item # : 24326200
Model # : 53242V-CC
WARRANTY
5 Year
MATERIAL
Leather
Full Assembly Required
Reclines
Ergonomic
Price is $199.99, Regular price was $349.99, You save 42%
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Summary of reviews
The chair is praised for its comfort, affordability, and ease of assembly, making it a popular choice for both gaming and office use. However, some users report issues with durability, particularly with armrests and seams, and find the lumbar support uncomfortable.
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Apr 20, 2026
Accountant says yes to this one
I'm an accountant, so I spend a LOT of time in my office chair in front of a computer, and this is my second purchase of this exact chair. The first was in 2020 for an employee's work from home, and I got it back from her when she went to work for someone else in 2022. This year's tax season was the last straw for the chair. It fits me so well and supports my hips and b...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Hot garbage
Only 1 year old and all the seams under the knee area are broken wide open. The arm rests have no locking mechanism so they are forever clicking and moving. Save your money! Waste!!!
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Posted Apr 20, 2026
Accountant says yes to this one
I'm an accountant, so I spend a LOT of time in my office chair in front of a computer, and this is my second purchase of this exact chair. The first was in 2020 for an employee's work from home, and I got it back from her when she went to work for someone else in 2022. This year's tax season was the last straw for the chair. It fits me so well and supports my hips and b...
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Jennifer
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Hot garbage
Only 1 year old and all the seams under the knee area are broken wide open. The arm rests have no locking mechanism so they are forever clicking and moving. Save your money! Waste!!!
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Posted Apr 14, 2026
Comfy
Feels amazing and comfortable.
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Temz
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Posted Apr 9, 2026
Comfortable
It feels much more stocky thank other chairs I used and better for my back!
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Matt
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Posted Apr 6, 2026
If you want a natural posture, good choice.
The thing rotates and bends in every direction to allow whatever posture you want. I added a cushion lab cushion set so I can’t tell you how comfortable it is by itself. Had to rebuy using asurion gift card after armrest broke off.
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Anon
Posted Mar 17, 2026
Meh Chair
The chair was on sale, for the price im wasn't impressed. After a few months like others the seams are comming apart. One of the arms broke off where you place your arms when you sit. After 2 weeks teh chair wouldn't even stay up where you set it. Not sure how everyone else gave this product 4 stars
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Mary
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Posted Mar 7, 2026
Vartan Gaming Chair
This is a very comfortable chair. It's great for tall people. It is easy to assemble.
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Not very good for price
Posted Feb 20, 2026
Ripping around the stitching area.
I bought this chair March of 2025 to replace my Costco chair which I had for more than 7 years which was still in great condition. I wanted a new red chair, so I bought this chair from Staples.
The chair has had problems since I've had it. One of the handles broke, I got it fixed but couldn't get the spring back in there. Some time later the chair began to rip around ...
The chair has had problems since I've had it. One of the handles broke, I got it fixed but couldn't get the spring back in there. Some time later the chair began to rip around ...
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Jeff
Posted Feb 6, 2026
Okay gaming chair
The chair itself is pretty comfortable, but the armrests keep breaking off, and I have to constantly screw them back into place. I recommend a different chair if you're looking to get this.
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Posted Jan 24, 2026
Comfortable!
Very comfortable and priced right!
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Chris
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Posted Jan 21, 2026
Dad loves it
My dad loves his new office chair, a requested Christmas gift. Thank you.
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RyDogg611
Posted Jan 12, 2026
Impossible to assemble due to defect
The holes in the back support are misaligned, making it impossible to screw into place. Will be returning for a refund.
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Stacy
Posted Jan 8, 2026
Don’t buy !
"I purchased this chair last November. However, only two months later, the stitching started to pull apart. Although Staples offers a 5-year warranty, I was told that nothing could be done because I didn't purchase an extended warranty. I believe this is unfair; the fact that the seams are failing after just two months of normal use clearly shows the product's poor dura...
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Response from Staples :
Hi Stacy, thanks for replying to our product review request. We appreciate you taking to time to let us know about your experience and have shared your feedback for future improvements.
Staples, January 13, 2026
Eddie
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Posted Jan 3, 2026
Chair
Perfect chair for office. Very comfortable and good for sitting long periods.
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Cd
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Posted Jan 1, 2026
Comfy chair
Only drawback for bigger guys the seat is a little tight in the hips
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Mojowheels
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Posted Dec 31, 2025
Nice chair
Very nice quality chair. Bought my last one 10 years ago from Staples (Serta). This chair is a good replacement. I spend most of my day in it (disabled and can't get out much). New chair is actually helping with my posture because it is more form fitting and has an adjustable lumbar support pillow. An other plus is the way it reclines then rocks back even further, good ...
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Gary
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Posted Dec 29, 2025
Comfy !!
Love the chairs really comfortable
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RI
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Posted Dec 29, 2025
Good price for Office chair
Comfortable for office work
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Posted Dec 23, 2025
Only OK
A bit frustrating to assemble. Lumbar pillow is unusable as it then makes the seat too short to support ones legs.
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Dzqcy
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Posted Dec 23, 2025
Comfortable chair
The chair has a nice feel to it and is very comfortable
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