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Office Chairs Buyers Guide



Office Chairs Buyer's Guide




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In today’s busy office environment, people are spending up to 8 hours at their desks. The right type of seating is essential to help with posture and wellbeing. At HuntOffice, we offer a complete range of ergonomically built chairs from some of the world’s leading brands


Table of Contents
     
1. Features to consider   2. Best selling office chairs
     
3. How to assemble an office chair  




Features to Consider
         
    Adjustable Height


This is the most important feature of any office chair as you should sit in a position where your feet are flat on the floor without any pressure on the back of your thighs. Such position allows the right blood circulation and prevents your legs from going numb. To smoothly adjust the office chair’s height, you should choose a chair with a pneumatic lever which is the most convenient system for increasing or decreasing the height in office chairs. See a range of chairs here.
         
         
Lumbar Support

It is a must for all quality office chairs to have a proper backrest which will thoroughly support all parts of the user’s back and allow easy movement of arms and shoulders at the same time. The natural spine position is an S-shape one and office chairs with contoured backrest deliver such support for both lower and middle back. See a range of chairs with Lumbar Support here.

If you have an existing chair and you are looking to buy additional back support you can find our full range here.
   
         
         
    Adjustable Back Rest and Tilt

This function lets you choose the position that is the most comfortable for your type of work. Such mechanism should allow you to move the backrest forward or backward and have a locking mechanism to prevent unwanted movement of the backrest. Office chairs supplied with backrest height adjustability allows you to angle the back to a position which provides the most support for your lower back and gives you the most comfort when working.
         
         
Armrests

Armrests have an important function of taking some of the strain off your back, neck and shoulders. You should choose office chairs with armrests that allow you comfortably rest your arms at an angle of 90 degrees and being able to operate a keyboard, mouse, etc. Fixed armrests are usually sufficient for occasional use but for office chairs that are used for 7-8 hours a day you should consider adjustable armrests – the minimum standard should be ability to adjust the height of the armrests.

See a range of chairs with adjustable armrests here
See a range of chairs with fixed armrests here
See a range of chairs with no armrests here  
   
         
         
    Upholstery and Padding

When using an office chair for extended periods on a daily basis you should be using office chairs covered with fabric that is able to breathe and provides the user with more comfort. Fabric and mesh are the best choices in terms of breathability and they are the most popular when choosing office seating for everyday general use. Padding is also very important and it should give the user a cross between being comfortable as well as offering the right support. If the padding is too soft it won’t deliver enough support and if it is too hard it won’t be suitable to sit on for a couple of hours.

See our range of chairs and select your material type here
         
         
Swivel and Castors

Swivel is one the features which increase the usability and efficiency of office seating since it allows the user to reach for items that are on various parts of a desk or even beside it without the need to twist your back but the actual chair itself. Proper castors also add on to the functionality of office chairs – it is worth choosing the castors depending on the floor type to allow easy movement of the chair. There are castors which are suitable for hard floors, carpet floors and universal ones which can be used on both types of surfaces.
   
         
         
    Sliding Seat

This feature allows setting the right depth of the chair seat which depends on the user's height. To sit at the most comfortable position you should be able to have your back against the backrest and a bit of space between back of your knees and the chair seat. If a chair doesn't have a sliding seat option you should choose a deeper seat if you are taller and a shallower one if you are not too tall.

If you require additional chair accessories you can find them here
         




Frequently Asked Questions

 
1 - How much should you pay for a good office chair?
A high quality ergonomic task chair suitable for daily use can be in the region of €200-€800+. These chairs usually come with a favourable guarantee and have the key options and features discussed earlier such as Adjustable Height, Lumbar Support, Adjustable Backrest and Tilt & Armrests. Customization options are also available on the higher priced chairs. If these numbers are out of your price range, we have task chairs beginning at the €150 mark, but you'll sacrifice a lot of ergonomic features.
 
2 - What to Look for in an Office Chair
  • Adjustable Height
  • Lumbar Support
  • Adjustable Backrest and Tilt
  • Armrests
  • Upholstery and Padding
  • Swivel Function
  • Sliding Seat
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    3 - What makes a good office chair?
    Chairs with Ergonomic & posture benefits are always a good choice for continuous office use. The height should be adjustable in order to provide proper lumbar support. Both horizontal and vertical adjustments are recommended. Properly designed armrests help support upper arms, back and neck.
     
    4 - Which type of chair is best for long sitting?
    Ergonomic & Posture chairs would be ideally suited for sitting on, for long periods. The quality of these chairs and positioning features allow for comfort and lumbar benefits.
     
    5 - Which type of chair is best for studying?
    A good quality task chair or general office chair would be ideal for study purposes. If studying for an increased number of hours you might consider looking at the ergonomic/posture range
     
    6 - Are expensive chairs worth it?
    A more expensive office chair is well worth investing in, if you're looking for a higher quality upgrade on your current chair.
     
     







    How to Assemble an Office Chair
     
     
    Instructions:
    Step 1 : Insert wheels into base

    Step 2 : Place cover over gas lift

    Step 3 : Place gas lift into base

    Step 4 : Attach base connector to seat

    Step 5 : Screw in Base Connector under seat

    Step 6 : Attach seat to base

    Step 7 : Screw handles into Seat

    Step 8 : Screw back into Handles & Seat

    Step 9 : Insert Gas Lift & Cover Screw Holes

    Step 10 : Enjoy the Flexible Comfort of Your New Office Chair