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October 19, 2007

Guide to Office Chairs

With an increase in the population of the workforce, the demand for a more flexible office chair followed suit. Since it has been given that people differ in sizes and shapes, the quest to find the most flexible and dynamic office chair is on. Generally, an office chair must stand correctly so that you could you’re your feet comfortably on the floor. Your back must also be fully supported by the chair; your upper legs and torso must form an angle between 90 and 105 degrees. It should have a tilting mechanism, and it should be able to accommodate frequent posture changes. Hence, here is a very important guide question that will help you to get through all your office chair needs: how much will the chair be used?



Heavily Used Office Chair. These chairs are for people who are going to be glued to their desk for long hours, like computer programmers, receptionists, etc. If this is you, then look for a chair with a synchro tilt mechanism, a fatigue-reducing device on the under side of the desk chair seat.

Moderately Used Office Chair. For supervisors and managers, you will not be stuck in your office chairs as you will have to run from one place to another. Due to this, consider a chair with a knee-tilt mechanism. This will let you lean back while still being able to keep your feet planted flat on the ground.

Executive Office Chair. The boss’ chair must be designed similarly as the moderately used office chairs but it is notably larger, more comfortable and stylish to better suit the busy executive of the office. Style, comfort and status are the main components of this chair.

After learning of the usage of these office chairs, you will now have an idea that will lead you to the right kind of office chair that you need in your office.

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