Perfect Office Chair

Choosing the right office chair for your individual needs is an integral part of everyday comfort in the office. Commonly, individuals will search out the most attractive chair possible, leaving comfort at the door. This in turn leaves you with a nice looking chair that sits like a rock. In this article we will discuss the benefits of several types of chairs that will keep you sitting comfortably all day long.


Ergonomics is a word we here quite often these days, and for good reason. It deals with the relationship between workers and their environment. When dealing with office chairs ergonomics is essential.


When purchasing an office chair ask yourself the following questions:


1.) What back height is right for me?

Typically if you are between 5' and 6' foot tall a mid-back office chair is the right choice for you. If you are over 6' I personally recommend a high back chair to support your taller frame.

2.)What weight capacity does the chair support?

Most commonly, office chairs support up to 300 lbs. However, big & tall chairs usually support up to 500 lbs. Most chairs are available in a big & tall version for a slight price increase. Buying a chair that supports your frame will ensure a long life for the chair. Typically big & tall chairs feature wider seats, backs, and arms as well.

3.)What fabric grade is the chair?

Some companies such as Lesro offer a variety of fabric grades to fit individual needs. Typically the higher the grade, the higher the price. Most online chair stores will be happy to send out samples of any fabric at no charge to you. Typically grade 1 or 2 fabrics are just fine for everyday use.

4.)What Ergonomic features does the chair have?

This is the most important aspect to consider when buying a chair.

Common features include:


TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Increase or decrease to match body weight. Allows you to rock comfortably, without heavy pushing, reducing muscle fatigue.

CHAIR TILT LOCK

Lock the tilt movement in position(s) to accommodate your working posture. Allows you to lock your chair in a comfortable and supportive position. (can be either single position or infinite style).

SEAT HEIGHT

Raise or lower to allow your feet to rest flat on the floor. Avoids pressure under your thighs, easing blood flow.

SEAT DEPTH

Change the depth of the seat to accommodate the length of your thighs. Keeps your back in contact with the backrest while avoiding pressure behind your knees.

FORWARD SEAT ANGLE

Allows chair to tilt forward changing the angle of your thighs in relation to the floor. Helps reduce disc pressure during forward leaning tasks.

ARM HEIGHT

Raise or lower to support your forearms. Reduces muscular effort in neck and shoulders, minimizing risk of pain.

WATERFALL SEAT EDGE

Reduces pressure at the back of the knee, contributing to good blood flow.

Hopefully this article will help you when choosing your next office chair. I recommend choosing a quality manufacturer like Mayline, Global Total Office, or Lesro to purchase your chairs from. All of these brands and more are offered at our office furniture site: www.OfficeAnything.com we offer competitive pricing, free shipping on all orders, and bulk discounts on all products.

Safco Office Chairs

Safco Multi-Use High Back Office Chair 5502

The Multi-Use Chair is what we like to call...an Office Upper. The Multi-Use Chair is designed to drive you strategically from one task to another, whatever that may encompass. Plus, the economical, all purpose mid back task chair fulfills a variety of task demands and under strict budget parameters. Large thickly padded back and seat are molded from cut foam with molded polypropylene back and seat shells. Chair features a pneumatic cylinder for seat height adjustment and includes a telescoping dust cover.

Maintaining Office Chairs

In today's world purchasing an ergonomic and supportive office chairs is quite important. Being productive at work is essential and spending some extra money on quality office chairs is a great investment. With all the talk about what chairs to purchase and what chairs offer the most ergonomic benefits, how do you maintain your investment?

Often we are asked by customers for some simple tips to practice, that will ensure a long life for there office chairs. After all, why spend all that money on a chair and not take proper care of it. That being said, I have formulated a list of three simple tips that will help to extend the life of any office chair.


Tip 1.) Fabric Maintenance

Approximately once a month it is important to perform basic fabric maintenance for your chair. Leather office chairs are easy to maintain and common car leather products will work great. Using simple leather cleaners on your chair will ensure that the leather doesn't crack or fade will age. Practicing this tip will keep your chair looking fabulous for much longer. For fabric chairs, using a mild carpet cleaner with no ammonia will be acceptable. There are office chair cleaners on the market that work well. However, using a soft brush or sponge and household carpet cleaner will work wonders. Pen marks, stains, and most other imperfections will be erased quickly with a quick scrub. Overall, the longer you leave a stain, the harder they are to remove so keeping a bottle of cleaner in a desk drawer is ideal.


Tip 2.) Caster Maintenance

When purchasing office chairs, most individuals never consider the type of casters that are on the chair. It is important to consider what type of surface you will be using your chair on predominantly. For carpet, go with carpet caster. For wood or tile floors, go with hardwood casters. If you have already purchased your chair, do not fear! Simple maintenance can extend the life and quality of your casters. Once a year, it is beneficial to remove the casters from the base to clean and oil them. Rotate the wheels a few times to clean any debris (paperclips, tacks, and food are the most common). Leaving these items in your chair wheel can cause rust and damage. While your casters are removed, oil the wheel stem and replace. This will help to ensure your chair base and caster rotate and glide easily.


Tip 3.) Pneumatic Cylinder Maintenance

This tip may sound daunting, however it is quite simple. The first step is to remove the seat from the lift cylinder. To do this, simply place one foot on the chair base and pull up from the seat or arms. Once removed, place a few drops of oil or wd40 on your cylinder. Once oiled, place your chair base back on the cylinder, press down, and then sit in your chair to ensure the base has seated properly with the cylinder. Finally, adjust your chair height a few times to spread the oil properly through the cylinder.

Hopefully, these simple tips will come in useful. If you have not serviced your chair in years, don't worry. It's never too late to start. Most chairs are built to last. However, they are not built to operate properly forever without basic preventative maintenance. Best of luck to you all!

Office Chair Overview

The Global Graphic ergonomic office chair was developed by world-renowned seating designer Zooey Chu. The Graphic series of ergonomic office chairs offers casual style and contemporary scale in an affordable ergonomic design.

* The Graphic ergonomic chair back features a new mechanism that places the pivot point directly below the operator's hips allowing both the user and the chair back to pivot from the same point in a natural motion.

* Graphic's slim, Euro-style back is contoured side to side for comfort and top to bottom, integrating a lumbar

support. Back options include fully upholstered, breathable mesh and a durable textured nylon back.

* The chair back is designed to pivot from a point directly below the users hips resulting in a natural, ergonomic motion.

*The tilt tension can be adjusted to balance the user's body weight. The chair's back can be locked in either an upright or reclined position. Seat height and arm height are independently adjustable.

Dimensions: 25 x 24 x 36

Excellent Training Room Chairs

Made for Resting, Designed for Nesting. The ultimate seating crossbreed, xtc.® is both the name and description of this folding and nesting training room chair. It nests tightly with other xtc. chairs to form one movable unit that transports easily on swivel casters. That means there's no need for expensive chair carts for storage. Simply fold down the seat, and this versatile training chair is ready to use. Arms are integrated into this chair's striking design. The back is contoured and ventilated and the seat is contoured for form fitting comfort.