Office chair suggestions?
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@mr-jones said in Office chair suggestions?:
I made the point to our Logistics department that my office spends the majority of our work day at our desks, and that our chairs are ironically the most basic in the building.
He heard me and agreed to humor a request.
Any go-to brands/models you all would suggest? I've been told to pick from rogards.com.
I like something high backed and padded. Those high backed executive chairs look nice.
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You sit in these things for hours a day, you want something high quality.
Personally, I want something that does not let you lean backwards. I'm working. I do not need a recliner.
Most low end chairs that have a lever to lock up still lay too far back to be comfortable all day.
I also do not need head support. I'm not laying back in my office chair.
Mid back is all the more of a back that is needed, but depending on the brand, some call it high back even if it is mid back.
The seat cushion needs to be firm padding. not soft. otherwise you will be sitting on the metal base after a couple months.
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People are not identical so they can't fit in the same chair - unless it can be adjusted to fit everyone. So any ergonomic chair with as many adjustments as possible would fit the bill. It will likely be expensive but good. I'm guessing the budget will dictate what you pick - more than your actual needs.
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I have a steelcase chair. I think normally they run around $450 USD... It's not super adjustable, but it's more than enough for me.
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@jaredbusch said in Office chair suggestions?:
You sit in these things for hours a day, you want something high quality.
This. I went through some serious back issues last year and got a good chair by order of the doctor.
You want lumbar support for sure, and a chair with all the proper adjustments all around.
There's videos on YouTube for properly adjusting your office chair so I won't get into that.
Also, ideally, a sit/stand desk because getting up frequently or at minimum changing your sitting position is important.
These things helped heal my back so I know it works. It's also the way to go to prevent back injury or issues later due to improper office ergonomics.
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They aren't cheap but you can't beat Herman Miller Aeron chairs.
Best investment I ever made.
https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/aeron-chairs/
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There are a handful of brands that typically get a nod for situations like this, Humanscale is another that hasn't been mentioned yet.
If you have a low threshold on cost for your chairs Ikea has or at least had some decent options. Stuff that's not crazy expensive, decent build quality, and at least some adjustment. Looks like their models are different now from what I have experienced but might be worth checking out.
Edit: Major fail here with re: to the fact you have a prescribed supplier. I'd look for adjustable seat height, depth, and lumbar support as a base line. I took a glance at some of the stuff on there and sadly didn't spot anything with all of those options.
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It's mad how important computer chairs are for us who use computers daily. I like material chairs, but not too soft.
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I have this one and I think it's pretty comfortable.
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@stacksofplates said in Office chair suggestions?:
I have this one and I think it's pretty comfortable.
For me, personally, that leans too far back in the normal upright position.
