Ergonomic Foundations
Branch Saddle Stool (ILOA Plus)
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-08-16 · 4 expert sources

Pros
- +Cylinder spans 23.6 in to 33.5 in, reaching standing-desk height without a separate model
- +Rated to 265 lb, the highest confirmed capacity among these saddle stools
- +Post-consumer polyester over PEFC-certified birch plywood, with steel and rubber
- +A Finnish myKolme design manufactured in Europe
- +Lowest price among the specialist saddle stools in this roster
Cons
- −The wobble base reintroduces the continual balancing that saddle geometry exists to avoid
- −Branch's published warranty schedule does not list the Saddle Stool at any tier
- −No casters, so it does not roll between desk zones
- −The seat cushion is only 1.6 in thick
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus7.5
- Effectiveness7.8
- Build safety8.2
- Durability7.2
- Value8.8