| The right office chairs make all the differnce, in | | | | and tear. Of course, cloth is another good option |
| terms of productivity and comfort. Here are a | | | | that many people like because of it's warm and |
| few things to look for in a good chair. The right | | | | inviting texture, but doesn't have the inherent |
| office chairs in your office makes a world of | | | | durability of leather. As long as it is something that |
| difference in productivity and satisfaction. The | | | | isn't too rough it's probably okay, and of course it |
| wrong chairs also have a big impact, but not the | | | | is an individual preference anyway that matters |
| in the right direction. We spend a tremendous | | | | most. If you like your chair you are more likely to |
| amount of time in our chairs, at our desks, and | | | | be found in it, doing what you need to do. |
| with hardly a thought about it. It only makes | | | | As for adjustability, office chairs that offer |
| sense to put a little time into considering office | | | | multiple options for changing heights and angles |
| chairs and what features the good ones have. | | | | are definitely superior to those that don't. The |
| By way of contrast, bad office chairs that are no | | | | value of being able to customize the settings on |
| frills, bare bones type chairs only invite disaster. If | | | | an adjustable chair cannot be overstated. For |
| you've ever sat for very long in one of these | | | | example, I can't stand the way my wife's chair |
| little wonders you know what I mean. Hard (or | | | | seat tilts forward. She has it set how she likes it, |
| not enough cushioning) seats that make you want | | | | but it makes me feel like I'm going to tip out of it. |
| to stand up almost as soon as you sit down, | | | | Whenever I adjust it to how I prefer it, she |
| backs that are angled so far back so that it | | | | growls at me a little bit and puts it back. The |
| forces you to strain your neck to see what is in | | | | backs of most chairs can be brought forward and |
| front of you, arm rests that are not adjustable, | | | | back as well, and I've found that this is the most |
| materials that are scratchy or otherwise | | | | useful adjustment on my chair. When I want to |
| uncomfortable, and heights that are set too low | | | | recline back and relax just a moment then this |
| or too high. I am sure that this list could be | | | | feature is really nice to have. If you've ever tried |
| expanded but you get the idea. | | | | to recline back in office chairs that don't allow it, it |
| On the other hand, good office chairs provide a | | | | can be really frustrating. I also like adjustable |
| comfortable seat that cushions your weight. I | | | | arms. Working with arms that are too high or too |
| don't know what the actual physiology of this is, | | | | low can really irritate one's back. Finally, being able |
| but I think it probably has to do with allowing | | | | to raise and lower the height of your chair is an |
| blood flow. The comfort of where we sit for hour | | | | obvious advantage. |
| upon hour is critical, and a well padded seat | | | | Office chairs come in many shapes, sizes, colors, |
| makes all the difference. Nobody wants to be | | | | and with a variety of varying features. Put out |
| fidgeting and complaining all day of a sore rear | | | | the money for a good chair and you'll be more |
| end and back. | | | | productive and happier as a result. Stay away |
| As far as materials go, leather is probably one of | | | | from cheap chairs that will only cause pain and |
| the most comfortable and durable options, and is | | | | frustration. You'll be glad you heeded this advice |
| very popular. Leather office chairs resist | | | | when you are sitting comfortably in your chair |
| punctures, stains from spills, and are generally | | | | while others are fidgety and antsy in their office |
| better at holding up to hours and hours of wear | | | | chairs. |