What Should I Look For In Office Chairs? Part 2
Ergonomics promote good posture and ensure that undue stress in not placed on any body part.
But over and above ergonomics, there are a few other considerations when you are purchasing your office chair.
The look.
Yes we want and indeed must meet ergonomic and health and safety requirements but we also want a nice looking seats that matches our other office furniture and own personal styling.
For some their sitting place also represents their status in the office and for some, chair size means everything! Price.
Sometimes we are bound by financial limitations and need to choose within a budget.
Whilst this might rule out that pin tucked, young buck skin leather high back number you admired at your solicitor's office, there are still many good quality office chairs available at affordable prices.
If you are a larger person you may need to take into account the weight rating of a seat to ensure it is strong enough to support you.
Likewise, when choosing a proper chair you sure ensure that it is both wide enough and deep enough leaving at least an inch all round.
Conversely if you are of a smaller build you don't want to be swimming in your chair and should select a chair that is appropriate for your build.
The durability and comfort of the materials used should also be a consideration.
Many light weight seats frames and bases are made from heavy duty plastics or aluminium whilst the heavier versions are made from steel.
The seat itself or padding can also come in various materials including plastic, vinyl and leather.
The seat is often the first part to show wear and tear so this might be a consideration when selecting what material you are after.
Product warranty might also be a consideration when selecting your furniture.
You want to be sure that it is going to withstand a certain amount of usage before needing to replace it so having a warranty gives you peace of mind with your purchase.
Some other features that are not strictly speaking ergonomic requirements include the ability to swivel and just basic comfort.
A chair that swivels, preferably 360 degrees and is on wheels or castors allows you to swing around to your colleague and back to your desk without twisting or compromising your back.
But sometimes, even with all the ergonomic features in place, it just comes down to plain old comfort.
Like a good mattress, look for one that stands out to you, in terms of comfort.
You will often spend a large part of your day in your office chair so you can bet the one that makes you sigh with pleasure when you sit in it will be a good long term investment.
But over and above ergonomics, there are a few other considerations when you are purchasing your office chair.
The look.
Yes we want and indeed must meet ergonomic and health and safety requirements but we also want a nice looking seats that matches our other office furniture and own personal styling.
For some their sitting place also represents their status in the office and for some, chair size means everything! Price.
Sometimes we are bound by financial limitations and need to choose within a budget.
Whilst this might rule out that pin tucked, young buck skin leather high back number you admired at your solicitor's office, there are still many good quality office chairs available at affordable prices.
If you are a larger person you may need to take into account the weight rating of a seat to ensure it is strong enough to support you.
Likewise, when choosing a proper chair you sure ensure that it is both wide enough and deep enough leaving at least an inch all round.
Conversely if you are of a smaller build you don't want to be swimming in your chair and should select a chair that is appropriate for your build.
The durability and comfort of the materials used should also be a consideration.
Many light weight seats frames and bases are made from heavy duty plastics or aluminium whilst the heavier versions are made from steel.
The seat itself or padding can also come in various materials including plastic, vinyl and leather.
The seat is often the first part to show wear and tear so this might be a consideration when selecting what material you are after.
Product warranty might also be a consideration when selecting your furniture.
You want to be sure that it is going to withstand a certain amount of usage before needing to replace it so having a warranty gives you peace of mind with your purchase.
Some other features that are not strictly speaking ergonomic requirements include the ability to swivel and just basic comfort.
A chair that swivels, preferably 360 degrees and is on wheels or castors allows you to swing around to your colleague and back to your desk without twisting or compromising your back.
But sometimes, even with all the ergonomic features in place, it just comes down to plain old comfort.
Like a good mattress, look for one that stands out to you, in terms of comfort.
You will often spend a large part of your day in your office chair so you can bet the one that makes you sigh with pleasure when you sit in it will be a good long term investment.
