Tips on choosing the right office chair

Many office employees nowadays spend a lot of their time sitting in front of a computer. As such, it’s essential to consider the effects your chosen workplace chairs have on your employees’ productivity and overall health. Opting for well-padded, adjustable chairs that offer postural support is the best decision you can make if your work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Luckily, you’ve got a variety of choices. The availability of office chairs for sale is abundant.

From swivel and task chairs to executive workplace chairs and even ergonomic workplace chairs, you will find the right one for your workplace in our store. Our array of options also includes chairs with flexible arms or no arms at all and low-back, mid-back and high-back office chairs.

So, how does one select the office chair right for them?

Before selecting which workplace chair is right for your needs, make sure you consider exactly what the chairs are going to be used for and what features they need to have.

Are you buying an office chair for everyone in the workplace or is this an office chair for your reception staff? If you are purchasing an office chair for the workplace, take into account the person's position and what kind of comfort they require.

If you're trying to find a workplace chair for somebody in an authoritative position, like a CEO, legal representative or manager, you’ll probably want to look for a chair that adequately depicts their authority. These sorts of workplace chairs generally have a high back, are cushioned and are typically made of leather.

Maybe you wish to buy an office chair for a secretary or secretarial assistant. Some factors to keep in mind for this sort of chair are:

• How simple is it to move the chair around?
• How comfortable is the chair?
• How much support will it provide your employee?

A swivel workplace chair will provide all of these benefits as well as the option of a low, middle or high back. Secretaries are perpetually moving from the computer to the printer and to the phone. Additionally, you don’t want to limit an employee who requires a lot of movement, which means you should consider which type of arms you need your office chairs to have, such as adjustable or none at all.

Always take into account how long you or your employees will be sitting in their office chair. For those who are spending an extended amount of time sitting at their desk, it's essential to choose a chair that is comfortable with the correct postural support.

Office chairs need to have the right height to support your back. The concept of a comfortable office chair is incredibly important for people with severe back pain and those who are spending their day sitting.

If most of your day is spent hunched over typing, it is ideal to have a chair with an adjustable back and seat angle to allow you to tilt your backrest and seat forward. A chair with an adjustable backrest can benefit just about anyone if the chair comes with built-in back support. These types of office chairs allow anyone to adjust the back to adequately support their lumbar region unlike the standard support provided by average chairs that generally isn’t well-suited to everyone.

Quality assurance production requires someone to sit in the same spot for an extended amount of time. People in these types of positions tend to work at an office or workstation, which means they need a specific type of chair that offers excellent back support and adjustability. Sometimes these workplace chairs are mid-back or high-back.

If you're buying an office chair for yourself, reception or a team of admin workers, take into account what benefits you require. What type of support and comfort are you looking for? How long are your employees sitting at their desk? What style are you looking for in terms of your office decor and back and arm length?

We offer a wide range of office furniture in Australia, including comfortable chairs, sturdy desks and smart storage solutions, all of which will are available in different colours and styles to complement your office environment.

Take a look at our website and get in touch if you have any questions.