Brief Overview

The Steelcase Think chair is an award winning ergonomic office chair which is widely acclaimed and considered to be one of the most environmentally friendly chairs on the market. It has been dubbed as a chair with a brain and a conscience which is intelligent enough to determine how you sit and automatically adjusts itself to ensure your ease and comfort. This is precisely where the name Steelcase Think comes from-a chair that is capable of automatically adjusting itself depending on each user’s body, weight and height.

Design

The chair was partly created by the designer Glen Oliver Low who claims that “Steelcase Think is a “truthful chair”-the result of an open dialogue between engineers, environmentalist, and the designer.” In fact the chair design features two trade-marked mechanisms which were created by Steelcase after thorough consultation with health experts at institutions such as the University of Vermont’s Back Research Centre. The Steelcase Think chair indeed symbolizes perfection and excellence. This is attested by the fact that it won a total of nine major awards including the Cradle to Cradle certification from MBDC and certification as level 3 product by BIFMA 3e-making it the first chair to receive such a distinction. The chair was designed in such a way that each component of the chair is visible and users could identify the structure and mechanisms behind the design so that they had a better grasp of how it works.

Features

Although a bit pricey, most consumers seem to agree that this chair can be a real investment for people who work long hours by their desk and who value their overall health. The Steelcase Think chair is very sturdy and durable and can handle weights of up to 300 pounds as it automatically adjusts itself to the weight, height and posture of each individual user. Another interesting point to note is the fact that all Steelcase Think chairs come with a life time warranty from Steelcase. The key features of this chair are as follows:

• The back flexors are shaped in such a way to provide optimum support to each area of your back and track the movement of your spine and pelvis. The seat flexors on the other hand adjust themselves to your shape so that to ensure your maximum comfort.

• The Power mechanism is responsible to provide recline support in relation to your body weight and movement.

• The arms are completely adjustable and allow you to retract up to 3 inches such that you can get close to your work surface.

• When you lean forward or recline, the seat edge flexes and relieves the pressure on the back of your legs.

• This chair is easily adjustable with one knob on the right with 4 positions. It is weight activated and has a 20% boost in resistance, mid stop recline and also comes with an upright back lock

All in all, most consumer reviews seem to support this office chair mainly for its aesthetic appeal, ease of use and comfort, as well as its ability to adjust easily to different weights, heights and movements.

Overview
Herman Miller Embody is a high performance ergonomic chair which was designed by Bill Stumpf-who is also the genius behind the Herman Miller predecessor, the Aeron chair-This chair has been specifically designed for people who spend long hours sitting at their computers. With its unique design and features, Embody makes you feel like you are floating and at the same time encourages you to have a healthy posture while working. The Embody chair is considered to be among one of those few chairs which can help you strike the right balance between your health and your work requirements thereby promoting health positive sitting.

Design
The Herman Miller Embody is made from non toxic and sustainable materials thereby making it 95% recyclable. Apart from its aesthetic appeal and being environment friendly, this chair has also been solidly built and is very sturdy. It comes with seven different knobs, buttons and levers which can be used to adjust the chair to the sitting position that will ensure your comfort and fit your body.

Features
-Adjustable Back Rest
According to Herman Miller, the most important part of this chair is the back rest which he claims as a “matrix of pixels which creates a dynamic seat and back surfaces that automatically conform to your every movement and distribute your weight evenly”. Consequently, this generates various health benefits like helping blood circulation, stress reduction, lower heart rate and improves your posture. Also, the chair has a narrow back rest thereby allowing maximum movement of your arms without much hindrance and adding further to your level of comfort.
-Working recline Posture
This chair encourages a healthy posture and the working recline slows fluid loss from discs as well as reduces the compression of the spine.
-Back rest which mimics the spine
The reason why this chair is capable of supporting all of your movements and shifting positions while at the same time adapting to your particular body shape is because the back rest has been designed in such a way that it mimics your spine. This allows for a better back-fit adjustment which means that irrespective of your spinal curvature, you can achieve an optimal posture and remain well aligned to your desk.
-Gentle seat cushion
Herman Miller Embody does not have any rigid or hard frames and even the seat cushion is well balanced and has the right level of ‘springiness’ to it, an d the edges of the chair as well are flexible such that there is no pressure on your legs and arms.

To sum it up, the strength of this office chair lies in the fact that it has been designed to ensure comfort with its adjustable back rest and can be used by people of any height and weight, it is however above average in weight.

Do you work in a company with a highly diverse population of employees? Are you struggling to find an office chair that can fit all their shapes and sizes? Are you searching for a chair that is sturdy enough to accommodate a person of any weight? Worry no more, Humanscale has developed the ultimate ergonomic chair for everyone. Introducing the Humanscale Freedom Chair, the revolutionary office chair known to fit 90% of the population! The following Freedom Chair review details all the features and advantages of this brilliant ergonomic invention.

Designed by Niels Diffrient and launched in 1999, the Humanscale Freedom Chair uses an internal, dynamic, counterbalance reclining technology that provides full support to the user’s body, regardless of size, shape and weight, and across a wide range of movements. It ensures that you sit with the correct angle between your legs and torso for better posture and at the same time, to maintain constant eye level while leaned back. Its dual pivot backrest does not have tension springs and recline locks and practically adjusts on its own to conform to the shape of your spine. Its beautifully contoured pads are also especially formed to match any type of body. The Humanscale Freedom Chair lets you move naturally while reducing all the pressure points that cause back aches and other health problems.

The Freedom chair also boasts of its unique headrest. It has a range of 5” vertical adjustment and shaped to cradle one’s head and neck in superior comfort. The headrest positions itself into place when the user reclines and keeps itself out of the way when the user sits upright. Its cushions are replaceable when worn out and may be upgraded to gel seats for added comfort. Its armrests are adjustable and can extend up to 1 ¼“ more than the standard length. It is also available in a variety of styles from mesh to fabric covers and titanium, graphite and polished aluminum frames. Truly amazing for an ergonomic chair that only costs $500 to $1,000 each.

So, ponder no more! We have spoken to several users of the Freedom chair and it has gained a unanimous thumbs up which leaves us to believe the Humanscale Freedom Chair is the perfect choice for your organization’s diverse chair requirements.

Do you regularly feel exhausted after a long day’s work? Does your back hurt from sitting all day working on your computer? How often did you pause at work today just to stretch out and complain about your back pain? Maybe it’s about time that you put in a request from your office for a comfortable and highly functional ergonomic office chair.

Among the many ergonomic chairs on the market, undoubtedly the safest choice you can make is a chair made by the world renowned office furniture manufacturer – Herman Miller. Their latest innovation is the Herman Miller Setu, a no-knobs-no-hassle, multipurpose ergonomic chair.

The competitive advantage of the Herman Miller Setu Chair is all about simplicity and design. It does not have any of the elaborate mechanisms and gears of other ergonomic chairs but performs outstandingly better. It only features a pair of flexible spines that conform to the shape of your back and move with you with ease as well as only one adjustment for the seat height, which is designed and operated using a modern trigger-like switch. Because it does not have a lot of components and parts, the Herman Miller Setu is extremely lightweight and portable.

In terms of construction and materials, the Herman Miller Setu Chair is made of a metal support structure and base. Using a technology that is intended for the American automobile industry, this chair feels more solid hence you feel extra safe and supported. This also makes the chair tough, durable and long-lasting and actually comes with a 12-year warranty.

Available in different earth shades and colors, the Herman Miller Setu is also fashionable and particularly in contrast to the formal environment of a traditional business office. More affordable than its other Herman Miller siblings, the Herman Miller Setu Chair retails around $900.

Tired of the same old office chair that your company provides? Are you looking for a more fun and vibrant office chair that does not only enliven your spirits with its fresh design but also give you the support, comfort and ease of movement that your job requires? Your search is over. HAG of Norway proudly introduces the HAG Futu Chair – the ultimate office chair of the 21st century!

The latest chair launched by HAG since 2002, the HAG Futu is a stylish, functional and awesome chair. It veers away from the traditional design of office furniture and presents a new perspective on what is stylish, contemporary and elegant. On top of the brilliant exterior design, the HAG Futu Chair also boasts its innovative interior that is equipped with the new inBalance mechanism, which is based on the latest ergonomic principles. Through this technology, one can easily manipulate and adjust the tilt resistance of the chair depending on the need.

The inBalance technology serves as the brain of the chair. It detects the user’s weight as well as manages backward and forward movements to achieve a balanced sitting position at all times. It also ensures comfortable seating regardless of your body shape and size. Whether you are small, light, tall or heavy, the HAG Futu naturally follows your every move.

There is a flat paddle button that allows you to adjust the seat height, and instead of moving the seat, the chair moves in and out for your preferred leg length adjustment. That simple, eh? Probably the most advanced office chair in the market today, the HAG Futu Chair can perform all the functions of previously launched office chairs minus the bulky paraphernalia. No more clunky knobs and levers to operate rather just a simple and easy to use office chair that is ideal for all kinds of individuals and business organizations.

The most environment-friendly chair to date, HAG Futu is 50% made from recycled materials and is 97% recyclable. You may buy this chair online or look for great deals for this item in your nearest furniture shop.

If you’re looking for the best ergonomic office chair there is in the market, then do not search any further. Designed and conceptualized by renowned Norwegian furniture artist, Peter Opsvik, the HAG Credo Chair is the perfect choice for an affordable and highly functional office chair.

Initially launched in 1984, the HAG Credo was created in response to the need of business offices for a chair that allowed free movement at work. It was designed to go along with the body’s natural motion and to add flexibility and comfort for the employees with the end goal of increasing their work productivity. With its somewhat slanted angle, the Credo chair enables the user to change sitting positions with great convenience and ease. Bearing the slogan, “a chair for every position”, the HAG Credo truly lives up to its product’s promise.

Another benefit from the Credo chair is that it can seat people of different sizes. It is one of the first chairs that offered a variety of seat and back sizes to fit the extremely tall and short as well as everything in between. The original HAG Credo was later modified to take on different back versions (i.e. low, medium and high back) as well as a more modern look and feel in 1992. Since then, HAG Credo has been called the H04 HAG Credo Chair.

The HAG Credo is made of black durable wool fabric, is 86% recyclable and has easily replaceable parts and components for a longer useful life. It features tilt, depth, height, and arm adjustments and an aluminum foot base to rest your feet on when tired. It may also be locked forward, horizontally or backwards depending on the preference of the user.

So, what are you waiting for? Experience the luxury and style of your own HAG Credo chair now!

If you’re looking for class and sophistication in an ergonomic office chair, then the Eames Aluminum Group Executive Office Desk Chair is the ideal chair for you. One of the three Eames office chairs launched in 1958, this chair has been continuously improved over the years to achieve seating perfection!

Produced by the great office furniture company, Herman Miller, this Eames chair is the most elegant of the three chairs in the aluminum chairs group. It is the higher backed version of the Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair with an extra 9.25 inches of back height. This gives the user maximum full back support whether reclined or upright. It is constructed in one continuous piece that conforms to the shape of the spine for a more relaxed and natural sitting position and tightly held by an aluminum side support, a U-shaped under frame and a five-star metal base for increased stability and balance. This chair is also made of 61% recycled materials and is 88% recyclable. With this chair, you do not have to worry about harming the environment.

Similar to the other Eames chairs, this chair is available in different fabrics like its signature Cygnus mesh option, Soft Pad and even leather. Its sleek and slim design has transcended other office chair designs and has been proven to bring elegance and sophistication to numerous executive offices. Clean, crisp and classic, this Eames chair reflects the brilliance, personality and intelligence of many business executives around the globe.

Buying  a top of the range Eames office chair will require an investment of around $1500, having said that there are some far more basic versions in the range that do not have the same design input or detail that have recommended retail prices as low as $399, having seen the low end of the range you will be purely paying for the brand name rather than the stunning ergonomic chair that the top end chair offers you.

I recently had the pleasure to test drive one of Herman Miller’s newer designs called the Embody Office Chair and I was not disappointed.

Herman Miller say they set out to build the perfect office chair that provides ample back support necessary to maintain good posture and invested 6 years of serious scientific research and development before finally launching the Embody Chair in 2009. Patterned after the Aeron office chair and aimed at providing workaholics a better working companion, this chair features a comfortable 4-layer seat cushion made of 93 interconnected pixels that adjust to the size, shape and spinal curve of the person sitting on it. It also has several levers and knobs that enable you to change the depth, height, arm and tilt tension of the chair giving you support and ultimate flexibility at the same time. Whether you are reclined, tilted to the side or leaning forward towards your computer, the Embody Chair allows for supported movement in all work positions. This improves blood circulation, decreases heart rate, corrects posture and lessens body pain and fatigue. This chair is absolutely perfect for the 24/7 worker or for employees with back and neck problems.

Designed by the late Bill Stumpf together with Jeff Weber, the Embody Chair is made from 42% recycled materials. It is free of plastic and has Greenguard certification. It is very environment-friendly and is 95% recyclable.

Available in thirteen different colors and three finishes, the Embody Office Chair has a recommended retail price of $1,495 and is available online or in your favorite furniture stores.