Ergonomic Leather Office Chairs, when comfort counts
Posted by Oze Parrot on November 8th, 2005
Ergonomic furniture has been much more than a fashion statement in the past few decades, and for the office-based consumer who is concerned about prevention, or the amelioration of a painful back or joint condition, then ergonomics is the way to go.
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A passing fad - no. Even NASA has partnered BodyBilt by contributing towards the design of the ergonomically-correct line of control comfort office chairs. BodyBilt’s extensive portfolio of multinational clients are most impressed by their range of seating solutions for the average worker that sits for prolonged periods of time.
Ergonomic art - yes! The top-of-the-line pioneering design by Herman Miller Aeron is actually featured in New York’s Museum of Modern Art. For the consumer, however, ‘The Aeron’ is popular for its adjustability of lumbar depth and height, tilt tension, seat-pan angle, seat height, armrest angle and height, and even has a twelve-year warranty! Inexpensive? Well, no.
The “Steelcase Leap” (basic model) won Best Overall of five models tested by The Wall Street Journal. If leather is of interest to you, their “Coach Edition” may be for you. The “Humanscale Freedom” and “Neutral Posture” are also favourites among consumer aficionados who are willing to sacrifice price for quality.
Some less-expensive office chairs are not well built, and some have been known to create injury. Experts suggest that consumers are much better off spending more money on a quality chair that will last, whilst giving the required ergonomic support.
IKEA’s “Joakim Swivel Chair” is a more reasonably priced option, with moderate reviews claiming strength, durability and support.
Another recommended, less-expensive, popular model is the “Furniture At Work Hampton Leather Executive Chair”, available world-wide through Amazon.com.
Leather office chairs, Best-sellers Online.
If leather is of prime consideration when selecting an office chair, on-line supplier BizChair offer a range of leather office chairs, which vary in price but have one thing in common - they are consistent best sellers!
For an executive style of leather chair, the Martha Washington Leather Executive Swivel Chair, the Executive Mesh Back Office Chair, the High Back Leather Executive Office Chair and the High Back “CEO” Executive Soft Italian Leather Office Chair are very popular styles. At the high end of the price scale, the La-Z-Boy Presidential High Back Wood Trim would impress any high flyer.
Popularity aside, it is recommended that any design be adjustable to suit most consumers; however trying before buying maybe a key factor when considering the purchase of a leather or ergonomic office chair.
Checking for comfort, adjustability, quality and durability are key factors when investing in such a product. Other questions to ask are: “How do I use my desk - do I lean back, or lean forward?” And “will the chair roll around on carpet or a hard floor?”
Above all, take your time before making your decision, and back pain, repetitive stress injury and absenteeism may be experiences of the past.
Believe it or not, quality of life on the job is a serious matter.
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