What Type of Chair Do You Have?
Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:33PM EDT
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I've been doing some research, looking for the most ergonomic set up for my body. I just purchased a new desk, an awesome Humanscale keyboard tray (I'll review this one soon), and a new mouse. But the most challenging task for me has been finding a good chair.
I've narrowed my search down to three chairs (so far):
- Lifeform Ultimate Mid-Back Executive Chair
- Humanscale's Feedom Task Chair
- Herman Miller's Mirra Chairs
I've sat on all of them for at least an hour while I talked to the sales person. This gave me some time to figure out what what I liked about each one, but the reality is the final decision may be influenced by price, since each chair costs between $800-$1500.Â
Today I came across this fun chair over at Sci-Fi Tech called the BalanceBall, and the price alone sounds good to me. I've seen people sitting on those bouncy balance balls at the office, and this chair appears to have eliminated the fear of rolling your way to the floor by placing it inside a frame with back support and wheels. It may not be in the same league as the ones I mentioned above, but it was designed by a Doctor to improve posture and strengthen core muscles, plus it looks like a lot of fun. At $80 per chair I think I'd be willing to try it out.
I have yet to make a final decision, so let help me out here. Let me know if you have any chair suggestions. What chair do you have? Do you like it?
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2 Posted by pocketdoom on Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:01PM EDT Report Abuse
We have a type of the Mirra at my work. They really bother my lower legs after only a few seconds of sitting in one. It is probably just me but the chair is not comfortable for large hips. Legs go numb and hips don't fit.
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3 Posted by dhowell626 on Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:20AM EDT Report Abuse
As an added note, you can get much better prices if you go through an office design firm, than going to a furniture store.
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4 Posted by john_bercaw on Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:34PM EDT Report Abuse
Lower back support is a must and the back should not move independently from the seat unless it can be locked into position. Those are my two criteria; anything else is just a perk. A perk: Mesh is better; leather gets hot.
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5 Posted by wisepotatogremlin@sbcglobal.net on Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:07PM EDT Report Abuse
That chair looks like it would be fun to try out!
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1 Posted by dhowell626 on Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:27PM EDT Report Abuse
I would suggest the Mirra. My wife is a commercial designer, and her firm deals in all of the leading furniture companies. Thanks to her cool job, I've had the pleasure of spending extended amounts of time in the best chairs on the planet (including Humanscale), and the Mirra and the Aeron are easily tied in first. In general, Herman Miller wins, hands down. Aside from the ergonomic benefits, the open air mesh seats and backs are a night-and-day difference between any soft, fluffy upholstry in the world. Keeping your body temperature regulated makes all the difference. The balls look cool, and I'm sure that they really do build strength, but I can't imagine that they're very good for you're body. I say, go for the Mirra, I promise you'll love it. Besides, how can you beat that 12-year warranty?