Discounted Office Chairs
I need to replace the chair that I use for my home office. I don’t think it gives me the kind of back support it is supposed to, the angle and height of the arm rests is not the best and it is looking distinctly seedy of late. So join me as I go looking for a suitable replacement; to buy a new office chair; on a discount, obviously.
I kind of like mesh chairs, since they are breathable and remain comfortable even in hot weather. The Boss B6508 Mesh Office Chair is on offer for just $139 which is down from $220 and there is free shipping to boot. The arm height is 26.5” while the seat height is 18” which makes the arm rests high enough to give good support to my elbows while typing.
I am wondering if I should opt for an ergonomic option for my chair since these products are designed to fit the human form, movements and to cause the least amount of physical stress and discomfort. Not only are ergonomic products supposed to lower chances of injury, they are also supposed to enhance productivity.
The Respond 1.1 Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair struck me as a good deal because it is at a huge discount down from $463 list price to a sale price of just $229. Also there is free shipping to sweeten the deal. The design is supposed to meet or exceed BIFMA / ANSI standards, comes with a one touch pneumatic seat height control and a five position knee tilt position. It also has height arms and mesh back. Users have found this one very comfortable and have said that it offers firm support.
Another idea that I have been toying with is the kneeling chair – this is an ergonomically designed alternative to the regular chair without the seat back or back rest. The kneeling chair is supposed to be good for the posture and presumably if there is no back rest, you will sit up straight.
The Office Star Kneeling Chair with MEMORY Foam lets the user adjust the height of the knee pad or the distance from the seat, so it will fit properly. Sounds like a good deal at $95 (40% discount).
I don’t see myself using a kneeling chair all the time, so it may make sense only if I buy this in addition to a regular office chair; one of those above.
I work at home and have just recently switched over to a kneeling posture chair, myself. At first I found it pretty much unbearable – it made my back feel worse than when I was slouching in my rock-hard cheapo Argos chair, lol – but after a few days of popping painkillers, my back began to straighten out and I could feel my muscles increasing in strength. All is well – back pain gone. Incredible. Wish I’d have gotten one years ago, but we live and learn!
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Nicole Price reply on November 10th, 2011 4:49 am:
That’s great Janet! Thanks for sharing your experience
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