A full-time office-based employee will spend around 1500 hours a year sitting at their desk, so comfortable and ergonomic office chairs are a priority for many employers. To ensure physical comfort and enhance productivity and wellbeing, purchasing appropriate office or home office seating will pay dividends far in excess of the initial investment.

Aside from the obvious need for physical comfort, office chairs are also a means of enhancing the overall décor and look and feel of the office. So, whether a personal enclave in a home office, or a large open plan corporate space, wisely chosen chairs will offer both physical and aesthetic appeal.

What are the most common types of office chairs?

• Desk chairs

• Reception chairs

• Waiting room chairs

• Meeting chairs

• Executive chairs

• Boardroom chairs

What are the benefits of ergonomic office chairs?

Ergonomic chairs encourage a neutral posture through design, providing exceptionally comfortable seating while preventing poor posture that can lead to back pain and circulatory issues. They will encourage correct hip and pelvic alignment, which is a common cause of lower back pain, while also preventing slouching and the natural tendency to sit with the head pushed forward.

What is a tall office chair?

A tall office chair is simply a chair that will accommodate the different heights of different users - often with adjustable settings for optimum ergonomic conditions.

Office seating is not a one size fits all situation and while one chair may suit someone, it may not work well for the next. It’s for this reason that adjustable and versatile seating is often the best option, such as a chair that has features including:

* Adjustable seats to support different heights

* Adjustable armrests to enable optimum comfort for different body types

* Strong bases supported by five or seven feet to accommodate more movement and provide increased stability

What are the key benefits of mesh office chairs?

Modern office seating is increasingly geared towards comfort, and mesh-backed chairs are hard to beat in terms of personal comfort. Their intrinsic ventilation means that they facilitate air circulation between the back of the user and the chair back, helping to control body temperature.

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