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Kokuyo · Office Chairs

Kokuyo Ing

KOKUYO · ing

Home office and office workers who like to move while seated.

¥119,790 – ¥183,150

≈ $750 – $1,150

  • Headrest: With-headrest type
  • 10 / 2 / 1-year warranty
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Summary

KOKUYO's gliding chair, whose seat and back move in all directions with you.

Best for

  • People who like to keep moving while they sit.
  • Choosing a low lateral back, a tall vertical back or a version with a headrest.
  • Buyers who want a 10-year structural warranty (Japan).

Good to check first

  • Try the glide in a showroom if you can; users differ on how it feels for focused work.
  • Pick the back type, arms and base when you order; there are about 30 combinations.
  • Seat height runs 425–515 mm; check it against your desk.

The trade-off

Constant movement that some users enjoy and others find unsteady.

Value check

Lists at ¥119,790 to ¥183,150 (tax included) at KOKUYO's Japan store; the price shown is converted from yen.

Price
¥119,790 – ¥183,150
Warranty
10 / 2 / 1 years

What KOKUYO highlights

  • 360° glide

    The seat glides forward, back and side to side, following small movements of the body. KOKUYO says this keeps you moving as you work.

  • Double structure

    KOKUYO built the chair in two layers so the frame does not block the movement.

  • Back and colour choices

    The back comes in mesh or fabric, in 12 colours.

  • Front free tilt

    The seat and back also tilt forward freely, according to KOKUYO's manual.

As described by KOKUYO on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

What users say

Most-mentioned topics

  1. 1. Casters and base4 mentions · 75% positive
  2. 2. Design3 mentions · 100% positive
  3. 3. Recline and tilt2 mentions · 0% positive
  4. 4. Seat2 mentions · 50% positive
  5. 5. Comfort1 mentions · 0% positive
  6. 6. Back support1 mentions · 0% positive
  7. 7. Adjustability1 mentions · 100% positive

Pros

  • Its look and design · 3 liked
  • Wide range of adjustment · 1 liked

Cons

  • The all-direction glide feels unsteady for focused work · 2 raised
  • The tilting seat does not suit everyone · 1 raised
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Who it suits, who it doesn't

  • Suits User after four months: Found it nearly perfect for their setup with no significant complaints beyond cleanability
  • Less suited to User needing stable posture: Returned the chair after finding the shallow bucket and gliding function made it impossible to stay in position for work
  • Less suited to User working extended periods: Felt constantly pulled back by the seat, could not lean forward properly, and developed soreness after a couple hours

Where users disagree

  • Gliding and tilting mechanism

    One side: Some view the movement as beneficial for posture and brain activity, enhancing the sitting experience

    Other side: Others find the constant motion disruptive, making it hard to stay in position for focused work

Detailed topics

  • Seat cushion deterioration · one discussion
    What users did: no fix reported
  • Difficulty maintaining stable position due to tilting and gliding · two discussions
    What users did: one owner returned the chair
  • Backrest pulls user backward, preventing forward lean · one discussion
    What users did: no fix reported
  • Surface hard to clean · one discussion
    What users did: no fix reported

Topic notes

  • Casters and base: Assembly was described as physically demanding in one account, though the final height matched expectations for desk work.
  • Design: The chair's appearance drew praise, with one owner calling it great-looking despite functional disappointments.
  • Recline and tilt: The gliding mechanism allows movement in all directions, which some owners celebrated for encouraging activity but others found disruptive when trying to maintain a stable working posture.
  • Seat: The tilting seat bucket divided users: some worried it would cause knee discomfort, while others reported difficulty staying in position due to the shallow bucket and constant pull backward.
  • Comfort: Experiences ranged from nearly perfect satisfaction to reports of soreness after a few hours and one account of complete cushion breakdown after a year.
  • Back support: One owner found the backrest placement uncomfortable and struggled to lean forward into the chair for work.
  • Adjustability: High adjustability was noted positively, though it did not resolve fit issues for at least one user who still found positioning difficult.

After long-term use

Not enough long-term user data yet.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 425–515 mm (16.7–20.3 in).
  • Seat depth 450–455 mm; seat width 480 mm.
  • Lateral (low) or vertical (tall) back, with or without headrest.

Delivery and setup

  • Chair weight 19.5–20.1 kg depending on configuration.
  • Warranty in Japan: 10 years on the structure, 2 years on moving parts, 1 year on finishes.

Sources: KOKUYO, ing manual ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · KOKUYO Workstyle Shop, ing ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · KOKUYO, Quality assurance ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
Wide back (lateral type) H830 (830–920) mm / tall back (vertical type) H960 (960–1050) mm / tall back with headrest H1160 (1160–1250) mm; W710 D710
Seat height
425–515 mm (16.7–20.3 in)
Seat depth
455 mm (17.9 in)
Seat width
480 mm (18.9 in)
Adjustments
Recline
Gliding mechanism (back and seat move 360° front-back and side to side); front free tilt
Arms
Arm height adjusts in 11 steps with a button; armrest rotates 60° inward (2 steps)
Headrest
With-headrest type (tall back)
Build and warranty
Warranty
Structure 10 years (purchases from Jan 1, 2023); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year
Chair weight
19.5 kg (43.0 lb)

About KOKUYO

Founded
1905, in Osaka, by Zentaro Kuroda
Based in
Osaka, Japan
Makes
Stationery, furniture and workspace design

Zentaro Kuroda opened a shop making ledger covers in Osaka in 1905. The KOKUYO trademark dates from 1917, and the company took the name in 1961.

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Questions

How much does the Kokuyo Ing cost?

It costs ¥119,790 – ¥183,150 including tax at the KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (Japan), about $750 – $1,150 at a fixed exchange rate (checked Sep 2026).

Does the Kokuyo Ing have a headrest?

Yes. The official specifications list: With-headrest type.

What sizes or versions of the Kokuyo Ing are there?

What do owners say about back pain with the Kokuyo Ing?

Back pain comes up in 1 owner review summaries. These are owners' own reports, not medical findings.

Where can I buy the Kokuyo Ing?

You can buy it from the KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (Japan). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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