Office chairs for staff, basic requirements for products

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If you spend several hours every day at work, sitting at a desk, then in the evening you will feel tired and sore in the neck and lower back. The main reason is an uncomfortable chair, due to which a person remains in an unnatural position for a long time. Office workers need to have an idea of how to choose an office chair to make it as comfortable as possible. In addition, such pieces of furniture for staff must be reliable, durable, practical, and have a presentable appearance.

How to choose the right office chair

Office chairs are furniture that no company can do without.
· Office chairs are the main element of the workplace;

· Provides a convenient location for the employee, which means the efficiency of his work.

Today, every office has computers, and given the sedentary lifestyle that leads to spinal diseases, what we sit on plays a very important role. Take the time to choose the right office chair that is comfortable. Often, company managers want to buy the cheapest chairs for the office, but to ensure the highest productivity of workers, employees need to choose comfortable office chairs.

What is important when choosing office chairs

In order to buy an office chair inexpensively in Khabarovsk or Vladivostok, pay attention to the large assortment presented in our store. When choosing an office chair, you should pay attention to the following features:

· Chairs must be durable and safe to use;

· Chair material. Today, various materials are used: genuine leather, eco-leather, tw fabric, acrylic fabric, jp fabric; Tw and JP fabric have good air exchange, the fifth point does not sweat on such a chair. But if there is air conditioning in the room, you can safely take leather or eco-leather chairs; they are durable and more aesthetically pleasing.

· Functionality and practicality. Using the adjustment mechanism, each employee can make the chair as comfortable as possible for themselves; The chair must be adjustable in height, and it is also necessary to have armrests, otherwise the body will quickly get tired in such a chair. The chair's rocking mechanism will allow you to lean back during breaks at work and relax your spine for a couple of minutes, then secure your working position again.

· Sitting. Depending on the purpose of use, you can choose a chair with a soft, semi-soft or hard seat

Computer chair. Types and device. How to choose and features

Modern computer chairs are very diverse in terms of design, functionality and comfort. Each computer chair has certain characteristics and meets certain human requirements. They have one thing in common - they are all designed for those who spend a lot of time at the computer. Therefore, they should all provide a comfortable fit and minimal stress on the spine during prolonged sitting.

Classification of computer chairs

Armchairs are divided into various types according to various characteristics. So, according to their appearance, the number of adjustments and devices, they are divided into:

Luxury
Economy
Business Class.

Luxury chairs not only provide maximum comfort when working, but are also designed to show the status of the person sitting in it due to their presentable appearance. They are massive, with a high back, made of expensive materials and equipped with a large number of adjustment mechanisms.

As a rule, company executives purchase such furniture for their offices. It helps clients and partners perceive its owner in a special way.

Economy class computer chairs are designed for use at home. They contain a minimum number of different devices, use inexpensive upholstery options and simple mechanisms.

A business class computer chair is usually installed in company offices and employee offices. They are designed to be spent in them for a long time, therefore they have various mechanisms for adjusting the seat, back and armrest. There are even models with a headrest, which is necessary to relieve tension from the muscles of the neck and back.

This classification of computer chairs is the most common. It is for this or that class of furniture that all the structural components and materials used for their production are selected.

Design features

Any computer chair consists of the following elements:

Back.
Seat.
Cross.
Gas lift.

To create additional convenience, armrests, headrests, casters and adjustment mechanisms can be used.

Back

This part is mainly responsible for the position of the spine. Therefore, a properly selected backrest is the key to a healthy back:

The high backrest measures 90 cm (height) and 60 cm (width), providing reliable support for the entire back.
The short back controls only the lumbar region. Its height is 60 cm and its width is 55.
The orthopedic has a special curve, thanks to which the spine is in a natural position.
Some chairs are equipped with backrest adjustment mechanisms.

For gamers, special models of backrests have been developed, which belong to the highest class products. The design of the backrest follows the anatomical structure of the body, has a mechanism for supporting the spine and adjusters for height and angle of inclination.

seat

Seats for computer chairs are distinguished by rounded edges and a recess in the middle. This design promotes a comfortable position in the chair. Many models have mechanisms for adjusting the level and capacity of the seat in order to maximally adjust the products to the needs of the sitter.

Armrests and headrests

For hand comfort and stress relief, the chairs are equipped with armrests. There are different options for mounting them:

The armrests are attached to the seat and can be removed if desired.
The backrest is connected to the seat as an intermediate element.
Attached to both the back and the seat.

In order to relieve stress from the cervical spine, specialized types are equipped with headrests. They can be tilted or extended to achieve the most comfortable position for your head and neck.

Gas lift

This is a shock absorber that allows you to change the seat height. It is a metal cylinder with gas inside. This is an integral part of a computer chair, and the safety of operation depends on its quality. Some gas lifts can withstand weights of up to 120 kg.

They differ in length and material of manufacture. Typically, gas lifts are made either chrome-plated or black, with decorative plastic covers.

Cross

This is the support of the chair, consisting of four to five legs attached to the base. The diameter varies, but it is generally accepted that the higher it is, the greater the strength and safety.

Crosses are made from the following materials:

Plastic is the cheapest material, but at the same time it provides high strength and stability of the structure. Although a chair with a plastic support is considered an economical option, it can support weight up to 250 kg.
Chromed metal is a strong and durable material that gives the chair a presentable appearance.
Metal with overlays made of inexpensive wood, painted in shades of walnut, beech, mahogany.

As a rule, the crosspiece and armrests are made in the same style, color and from the same material.

Rollers

Casters are wheels on the legs of the crosspiece that provide mobility and maneuverability of the chair. There are three types:

Regular black ones are made of plastic and are the most widely used.
Rubberized, specifically for use on laminate.
With a “skirt” - massive, attached mainly to luxury chairs.

Adjustment mechanisms

This is a device that allows you to control the level and angle of the seat, landing, rotation and fixation. The types of mechanisms are different: a plate with a lever, and a screw device. They are usually attached between the gas lift and the seat.

Chair upholstery

The upholstery creates the appearance of the product, moreover, it has a specific functional purpose:

Leather is used for premium furniture and has a number of well-known benefits, including durability and aesthetics.
Eco-leather is a type of leatherette characterized by durability and practicality.
Fabric is the most widely used material for inexpensive models and comes in a variety of colors.
Mesh is a multi-layer fabric that has the advantage over regular fabric that it can “breathe”, providing greater comfort in hot weather.
Acrylic mesh - used in orthopedic backs.
Microfiber is a fabric similar to suede, resistant to wear, water-repellent and dust-proof.

How to choose a computer chair

The less time you devote to working at the computer, the lower the requirements for the modification and functionality of your chair. An economy class computer chair with a comfortable back, soft seat and armrests is quite suitable for you. Of the adjustment devices, a mechanism responsible for the angle of the backrest is sufficient.

When sedentary work takes up more than five hours of your time per day, you should be more demanding in the design of the product. It must be movable, with rollers; adjustment mechanisms must be provided for all its elements. Armrests and a headrest are required, and the upholstery must be breathable.

If you spend the entire working day at the computer, you should opt for special office chairs. Ergonomic ones are perfect because they provide maximum comfort for the spine and properly distribute the load.

The design of a chair used for daily work should include an anatomical backrest, armrests, a seat with the ability to adjust parameters, a headrest and a stable cross with rollers.

You should choose a seat for your child most carefully. After all, incorrect modification can disrupt your posture. The computer chair must be suitable in height, have a headrest, a stable crosspiece and be equipped with a special leg support. It is better to choose a fabric material that is non-slip and stain-resistant. But you shouldn’t buy a rotating version - they are very dangerous for children.

Along with a variety of designs, modern computer chairs come in a variety of styles, shapes and colors, from classic to high-tech. Therefore, with their help you can complement the interior of the room or give the room a finished look.

Chair design

An office chair should have a five-pointed crosspiece, preferably metal, on well-rotating and movable wheels. If a person spends more than 2 hours a day in such a chair, it is necessary to have armrests; the absence of them will lead to rapid fatigue. For comfortable work, the lever for changing the height of the chair and tilting the backrest must be in an accessible place so that the user can conveniently adjust the chair without getting up from it. The design of a proper office chair has the shape of a backrest in the form of a bolster in the lower back (lumbar support). with it, the user's spine takes the correct anatomical shape. The front edge of the seat should be semicircular so as not to pinch the blood vessels of the legs.

Requirements for children's models

Child seats are divided into three age categories:

for children from 4 years to 8 years;
for schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 years;
for teenagers.

Instructions on how to properly remove a gas lift from an office chair for replacement

For babies

For schoolchildren

Teenage

The most important criteria are high reliability and stability, since a child can use the chair not only for classes, but also for games, so the radius of the cross must be at least 530 mm.

In addition, a computer chair for a child must meet a number of other requirements:

have an orthopedic back, which allows you to relieve stress from the spine and instill the habit of sitting correctly;
have as few additional elements in the design as possible - for example, for a first-grader, the presence of armrests is harmful, but blocking the rotation of the wheels and backrest, on the contrary, is very in demand;
be made from environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic materials.

If a first-grader or an older child already has some problems with the spine, it is advisable to purchase a special orthopedic chair for a teenager to avoid additional stress on the back.

Minimum additional elements

Orthopedic back

Radius of the cross - no less than 530 cm

Eco-friendly materials

Back

Pay attention to the angle between the back and the seat, it should be just over 90 degrees, this will allow the user to lean back and relax their back. The back of the chair should have a lumbar support in the form of a bolster. It is advisable to choose a chair for the visitor's chair so that the angle of inclination is 90 degrees, so that the visitor sits straight, this emphasizes business communication.