The Best Office Chairs
You can pick up an office chair for fifty dollars if you so desire. In that price range there are a number of different designs, colors, and materials to choose from. However, if you will be doing long hours in your chair then it is likely that you will want a better chair. It is also likely that a better chair will leave your body feeling better about spending hours in it. However, knowing which chair to get and how much money you have to spend in order to get a good chair can be really hard to know. There are good chairs available at a couple hundred dollars, but for the best office chairs you will have to spend more.
Herman Miller Mirra or AeronWhen it comes to office chairs Herman Miller has had a lot of success with the Herman Miller Aeron. Over the years this has become one of the best office chairs available. It is made of mesh that breaths, has a million different adjustable features, and conforms the the person using it. The Aeron costs nearly $1000 and that can be hard for some people to dish up. The Mirra is a less expensive version at about $600 to $700. It offers the advantage of a one size fits all, but adapts to the sitter in a way that buying used can be a bad idea. All in all, the Herman Miller Mirra and Aeron get some of the top marks out there.
Leap by SteelcaseFor a more traditional look you may want to check out the Leap by Steelcase. This chair will still cost you about $1000, but it a very comfortable leather chair. The chair is very durable, extremely sturdy, and a good seat for long hours at the desk. It is also one that will go with your décor better should you not be interested in the futuristic look that modern mesh chairs have. Most importantly it has a flexible back and a great gliding seat. Plus with a lifetime warranty for most parts, ten year warranty for seating mechanisms, and a three year warranty on the fabric it is likely to hold up over the years.
Liberty by HumanscaleThe Liberty has a mesh backing allowing plenty of air flow for your back, but a great cushion for your bottom. It also offers a great amount of reclining, lots of movement and adjusts to your body without all the levers and knobs. Because of the counterbalance system it feels much more natural than other chairs. Just relax and your body and the chair will work together for a great comfortable sit. However, you will spend about $1000 for this one as well.
While there are times that you can spend less for something just as good, when it comes to a comfortable office chair that is good for you and your body you will do best if you spend more. By putting out more for your office chair you will get a more. You will also do your body a favor if you are spending hours in the office chair. The more time you spend there, the more it matters.
08.03.2010. 10:47