Ever wondered how to choose a good chair?

When looking for an office chair you need to ask these questions:

• Is it the right size

• Is it comfortable

• Do I want a high or medium back

• Does the back have lumbar support

• What upholstery - fabric or leather

• What colour best fits with my office

• Is the chair adjustable

• Do I want arms (adjustable or fixed)

• What type of base (black or chrome)

• Does it need special castors

• Will it be used on carpet or hard floor

When choosing a task (office) chair it's best to sit in the chair and adjust it to fit your normal 'working' position at your desk. Make sure the chair is comfortable and has everything you need, such as adjustable arms, a good base, castors, adjustment levers, etc. The chair's levers should adjust the height, back angle and seat tilt.

Most people know how to raise or lower the chair height, but may not know how to adjust the seat and back to find the best working position. If you don't know which lever does what, ask someone for a demonstration. It's important to know how to adjust your chair so you'll be comfortable when working.

There are often other chair options available such as extra height or shorter gas lift cylinder, an adjustable seat pan, heavy duty foam, waterproof fabric, etc.

No matter where you work, finding someone to give you advice about what chair to choose can be a challenge. That's why talking to Peter at ChairPro can help. Peter is a seating specialist who can give you unbiased advice about all types of office chairs and what would be the best chair for your situation.

If you have any questions or concerns about your chair or the chairs in your office, ChairPro can help with information, advice and recommendations.

Whether in a home office, small office or big office, find out which is the best chair for your situation. Call Peter for a no-charge chat on 0418 483 878.

Other topics to be covered in our ChairPro BLOG are:

• How to avoid Painful Purchases

• Please Explain! The difference between office chairs

• Just what IS ergonomics, and is it important?

• Why office chairs are not worth $150

• Got back problems? Your chair could be the cause.

• To stand or not to stand...? That is the question

• Why so much price difference in office chairs?

• Are your values valuable?

• The evolutionary history of the office chair

• 5 Reasons to love your ChairPro chair

• How to avoid being sedentary

• Is your chair ready for landfill?

Videos (coming soon)

How to adjust a task chair

What's the best way to sit in a task chair?

Main features of a task (office) chair

The main features of a task chair:

Back: Low Medium High - mechanically adjustable or ratchet style

Back Support: Lumbar region - may be adjustable

Seat Size: Different seat pan sizes maybe available for smaller or larger people

Seat Moulding: Padding (foam) used for supporting a person

Seat Design: Waterfall seat front eases pressure on backs of legs

Some chairs have seats that slide forward and back, for taller or shorter people

Mesh Vs Upholstered: Individual choice

Synchro Swing Motion Vs Independent tilt: Individual choice

Arms Vs No Arms: Individual choice. Arms can be fixed or adjustable.

Chair Height: Adjustable by the gas-lift lever under chair seat

Extended height gas cylinders are available for tall people.

Heavy duty gas cylinders are available for big people.

Base: Usually 5-spoke and available in black or polished (chrome). Sometimes available in alloy.

Castors: Hard castors for soft surfaces (carpet, rugs, etc). Soft castors for hard surfaces.

Upholstery: Fabric or leather. Waterproof fabrics available.

Colour or pattern - individual choice.

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