Properly ergonomic & comfortable office chair?
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A year or two ago I put a post on here for office chair suggestions. A few people suggested that an Ikea office chair was comfortable and good value so I bought one. It's okay, but after a couple of years the seat cushion has gone thin and it isn't comfortable for a whole day. I appreciate I probably got what I paid for though.
So, no expense spared (okay, some expense spared - but assume that cost is not the over-riding priority), what are the office chairs to have for maximum all day ergonomics, back protection and comfort?
So, no expense spared (okay, some expense spared - but assume that cost is not the over-riding priority), what are the office chairs to have for maximum all day ergonomics, back protection and comfort?
tjl said:
Herman Miller Aeron for me
Same here. Bought one for £100 on eBay and it's done me for several years so far.Not the most comfortable in terms of padding and 'sinking into the cushioning', but definitely comfortable in terms of sitting in it for hours on end without getting aches.
I have this chair, bought from Costco:
linky
I've had it for about 5 years and aside from some minor wear to the sides of the arms, it's still comfortable. Only needs the bolts tightening up once every few months.
My chair was on castors and quite a thick carpet so I've broken one or two in the past (before you ask, I'm 11 stone). I replaced them with glides and it's been fine since.
linky
I've had it for about 5 years and aside from some minor wear to the sides of the arms, it's still comfortable. Only needs the bolts tightening up once every few months.
My chair was on castors and quite a thick carpet so I've broken one or two in the past (before you ask, I'm 11 stone). I replaced them with glides and it's been fine since.
The RH Logic 400.
When I used to go to physio for back problems, we discussed seating. She had one and I tried it out. When you sit in it, you realise how bad normal office chairs are. I had a master's thesis to write so I was going to be sitting at a computer for many hours. I got a used chair from a dealer on eBay for £400 (RRP £1k+), slightly more expensive because it was leather. It was the best £400 I've ever spent.
When I used to go to physio for back problems, we discussed seating. She had one and I tried it out. When you sit in it, you realise how bad normal office chairs are. I had a master's thesis to write so I was going to be sitting at a computer for many hours. I got a used chair from a dealer on eBay for £400 (RRP £1k+), slightly more expensive because it was leather. It was the best £400 I've ever spent.
Skyrat said:
The RH Logic 400.
When I used to go to physio for back problems, we discussed seating. She had one and I tried it out. When you sit in it, you realise how bad normal office chairs are. I had a master's thesis to write so I was going to be sitting at a computer for many hours. I got a used chair from a dealer on eBay for £400 (RRP £1k+), slightly more expensive because it was leather. It was the best £400 I've ever spent.
This, they are by far the best for people with back problems, very good air lumber etc. My dept supplies chairs to a large corporate and these have been top of the list for a few years.When I used to go to physio for back problems, we discussed seating. She had one and I tried it out. When you sit in it, you realise how bad normal office chairs are. I had a master's thesis to write so I was going to be sitting at a computer for many hours. I got a used chair from a dealer on eBay for £400 (RRP £1k+), slightly more expensive because it was leather. It was the best £400 I've ever spent.
For the last 12 years i have been using a HAG 05.
I have back issues from time to time and on more than one occasion i have considered putting my office chair into the car to take home as it is the only thing that i can sit on in comfort for more than 10 minutes.
The first one lasted 10 years and the second that i am sitting on as i type has one little mark on it after 2 years use.
Can't speak too highly of them.
I have back issues from time to time and on more than one occasion i have considered putting my office chair into the car to take home as it is the only thing that i can sit on in comfort for more than 10 minutes.
The first one lasted 10 years and the second that i am sitting on as i type has one little mark on it after 2 years use.
Can't speak too highly of them.
te chairs is already impacting my back.I've got a Herman Miller Embody. Bought it about 5 years ago after going through a few cheaper options and have absolutely hammered it since.
Brilliantly designed, extremely tough and incredibly comfortable to sit in for extended periods. Adjustability is great and it fits me like a glove. Still looks and feels like new - you do get what you pay for. Mine is nice and bling (shiny metal, white frame and orange cover) but they do more conservative colour options :-).
Brilliantly designed, extremely tough and incredibly comfortable to sit in for extended periods. Adjustability is great and it fits me like a glove. Still looks and feels like new - you do get what you pay for. Mine is nice and bling (shiny metal, white frame and orange cover) but they do more conservative colour options :-).
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