How To Decide on The Perfect Desk Chair

By Jim Hosewood


There are a lot of things that need to go into picking out the most ideal desk chair and several of them are based on who it is intended for, for what tasks and the length of time it will be used for.

The general heaviness and how well it is built will be an indication of how much prolonged usage your chair can take. Chairs with a less strong construction will be suitable for only a couple of hours use at a time while a chair that has been scored for 24 hour use would be able to give constant and ongoing support to the user.

Here are some of the other main qualities, regularly found on the best office chairs, that you be wise to factor into your purchasing decision:

An Adjustable Seat

This is among the most basic features that you should expect to have with any sensible office chair. Your new chair should be efficiently adjusted within a range of approximately 15 to 22 inches from the floor allowing the user to rest their feet flat on the floor whilst placing their arms comfortably at desk height.

Swivel

Most good office chairs will pivot for added convenience. If you find one that doesn't then you really should think about the amount of movement you need to gain access to different areas of your desk before you decide to purchase it.

Elbow Rests

Elbow rests are a feature of several of the leading executive chairs to let the individual to rest their shoulders while typing on their computer. This is essential for extended use.

A Strong Back rest

Support of the lumbar region of ones back is of the utmost importance and your office chair must be adjustable in all directions to be able to fully support the angle of the back. The backrest of an office chair will either be separate from the base or attached which can impact its adjustability so whatever type you buy you must ensure that it will have enough movement.

Seat Dimension

The seat of every office chair needs to be of sufficient width and depth to support its user fully. In general, the seat of an average office chair will measure about 18-20 inches wide. The depth from front to back is crucial too in allowing the individual to sit and have their back on the back-rest whilst keeping a two to four inch space between the front of the chair and the rear of their knees.

Upholstery

Leather and cloth are the standard varieties of textile used to upholster desk chairs but even more significant than the visual allure of this is the cushioning that is beneath the surface. If you are thinking of using your chair for many hours on end you need to be sure there is sufficient padding for the seat to remain comfy all day long. Lots of less expensive or poorly built chairs will start to feel harder as the day goes on and you sink farther into the padding and at some point noticing the hard surface of the solid base.




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