Since we’re talking about office chairs and things that you’ll probably use for at least five to six hours on workdays, let’s focus on long-term comfort. It’s important to make a distinction between short and long-term comfort. A flexible office chair will cater to those occasions. Let’s not forget full-body movements the moments where you simply don’t feel comfortable in a particular position so you instinctively move everything and begin searching for a new sweet spot. If these features are uncomfortable, you may be better off not using them at all, but you’ll eventually experience fatigue. Secondly, the movements of your arms, or better said, the positions your arms take while you’re typing are largely dictated by the position (and adjustability) of the armrests. If the base of your chair is too stiff, you’ll need to hop over the wheels every time you want to find a better position, which is bound to break your focus and affect your concentration. There are a few things to be said about this issue, as it is largely subjective.įirst and foremost, let’s start with the movement of your legs. That’s why non-restricted movements are such a big factor when determining the comfort and value of any chair. It’s nearly impossible for a person to sit perfectly still for several hours. For the lower section of the chair, armrests, and back, ABS, PPSU, as well as polypropylene are all good choices. Ideally, shoot for stainless steel.Ĭertain parts will probably be made of plastic, but again, even this material comes in different forms. A plastic base is a common characteristic of a cheap, flimsy office chair. Starting from the bottom upward, I recommend chairs with a firm, durable base made of metal. This is another fairly deep topic, especially given that advancements in technology now allow brands to manufacture sci-fi proprietary materials and things characterized by through-the-roof sturdiness, with triple or quadruple layers consisting of special sponges, fabrics, and soft, but robust wood. The best ergonomic chairs, in my opinion, are fully adjustable and capable of catering to your individual needs, no matter how specific they may be. Are the armrests detachable? Can you change the position of the headrest? If so, you’ve bought a good chair. If only the base can be tweaked, you’re still stuck with a rigid chair – just one that can tilt up or down. However, adjustability can be rated in degrees. This also applies to the back of the chair, its base, and any detachable features that may be supplied. While the materials of a chair may be comfortable, many people, including myself, don’t find them as such if the rests (armrest, headrest, largest, and such) are in a fixed position. Of all the things that make a good ergonomic chair, adjustable features take the cake. That’s why I wanted to dissect the matter a bit further, finding that ergonomic chairs with the following elements are the best in this category: 1. In my experience, not all chairs that have the label ‘ergonomic’ fit the description. An ergonomic chair is, by definition, one that was engineered to provide optimal support for our bodies, catering to our posture, support, health, as well as comfort.
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