Choosing the correct office chair – a short guide

Have you ever thought about how many hours you spend in the office sitting in your office chair? Have you ever wondered how important this item of office furniture is for your health and your well-being? Have you ever thought that the nagging neck pain or sciatica pain can depend on an office chair which is not right for you? If the answer to these questions is "yes", with this short guide we will try to provide you with some advice on how to choose your chair for the office and what features need more attention.

 

Wheels

The wheels are usually rubberized or non rubberized. The first allows easier movement on hard office floors (marble, wood, ceramics), the second on office carpets and rugs. The wheels should also feature a breaking mechanism.

Armrests

Armrests provide comfort, but you have to pay attention to the type of desk that you are using. Often the armrests' height exceeds your desk's height. In this case it's better to buy a chair without armrests or buy an office chair that gives the possibility to adjust the height.

Height adjustment mechanisms

These mechanisms are one of the most important aspects to consider before buying an office chair. The minimum should be: swivel seat, adjustable height with gas lift, adjustable back height and depth. Office chairs can also be equipped with options like the addition of an adjustable lumbar support. Obviously these addons can make the office chair more expensive!

Seat covering materials

In this case it is a choice of aesthetics and not comfort. The most common and cheapest are polyester chairs, available in numerous colours, and artificial leather office chairs. Manager's office chairs are instead usually available in leather, wool fabric and polyester mesh and are generally more expensive.

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