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What to look for in a chair
I don't know if this is silly but I'm not very comfortable doing retouching for hours in my crappy chairs. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for in a chair that I'll be sitting in for hours doing retouching? Are Staples chair any good? Oct 25 12 07:55 am Link  she is nice  Ergonomic, something that holds your back, lets your body move and adapts to your movement Oct 25 12 08:26 am Link I usually go for the chair with the most cup holders. I also like the look of the massage office chairs! Oct 25 12 08:35 am Link I've had back problems for a number of years and sitting in front of a computer is probably the worst thing for me. My advice to you would be to find a chair that has good lumbar support, try before you buy! Oct 25 12 08:37 am Link I would listen to Natalia, but massage sounds like a nice bonus! Oct 25 12 08:40 am Link Speakin of which-Anyone seen a hover chair for shooting outside that let's you shoot any angle easily? Probably need the George Jetson model:-) Oct 25 12 08:42 am Link It's not a silly question at all and it's an area most overlook. Many will spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on camera equipment, computer and software and then buy a $99 Office Depot chair and wonder why they're miserable sitting for hours. This is the best chair I've found. http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/se … hairs.html Oct 25 12 08:43 am Link Michael Pandolfo wrote: miller knows its shit Oct 25 12 08:57 am Link Michael Pandolfo wrote: Back when I was in the tech sector we had those in our offices. I think they were $1500.00 each at the time. They didn't hold up all that well for the geek crowd. Ended up with holes in them from people sitting down with pens and such in their pockets. Oct 25 12 09:03 am Link Look around your area for used office furniture outlets. The bad economy has flooded the used market. Often possible to get good stuff for 10% to 30% of retail. Oct 25 12 09:43 am Link BlueMoonPics wrote: Your backside. Oct 25 12 09:50 am Link Thanks for the advice so far. That Herman Miller is beaucoup $$$, but nice. Oct 25 12 11:52 am Link I'll second either of those Herman Miller chairs and the Mirra as well. I've had the chance to sit in all three and love them. I personally have an Aeron at my home office and love it. The open mesh design is wonderful for keeping cool when it's hot out and they're very adjustable. They really hold up over time if you don't keep keys and knives in your back pocket. Also, if you're buying this for business it's tax deductible–so keep that in mind when you're looking at the price tag. Oct 26 12 11:52 am Link I just saw you're in NYC. Check out craigslist. THere's lots of office furniture liquidators selling off Aerons for $400-500, too. Oct 26 12 11:54 am Link I picked up an Aeron for $300 at a used furniture store that takes in bankruptcies and liquidations from startups. Also consider using more than one chair. My backup is a big Yoga ball. I use that for a half an hour every few hours to loosen up my poor old back. Nov 01 12 01:13 pm Link Forever Comfy! $19.95 Because that trucker's back feels good, and his bottom feels gooood. LOL Nov 05 12 08:35 am Link Costco sells some lower-level-but-perfectly-comfortable/supportive HON chairs for reasonable prices. Avoid ANYTHUING from Staples, poorly made, even the Branded Products are garbage. Nov 05 12 08:41 am Link got a $400 Allsteel ergonomic swivel for $99 lightly used. http://www.allsteeloffice.com/products/seating/ Nov 05 12 10:42 am Link I dont like rolling ones, personally.. Decent chair with high back and lumbar support, and cushion works for me.. but then i never sit for longer than couple hours straight.. i always do take breaks every so often to walk/move/ stretch. Nov 05 12 11:50 am Link Michael Pandolfo wrote: One thing to be aware of with the Aeron is if you sit too high, the front lip (the mesh sits on a plastic frame) of the chair will dig into your legs and cut off your circulation. The HM folks know about this issue and put some foam on top of this area, but the foam does wear out... Nov 05 12 12:37 pm Link Have you thought about a standing desk? You have to get the alignment of your screen just right and the height of your hand operated hardware just right, but it can produce a better posture and be comfy, if you're physically able to stand for long durations I don't do it too much myself because the laptop screen ends up too low and I crane my neck, but it could really work for you. Here's an article where I first read about it: http://offbeathome.com/2011/06/ikea-boo … nding-desk Nov 05 12 12:40 pm Link Natalia_Taffarel wrote: where do you find this Nov 08 12 11:17 pm Link robert christopher wrote: Nov 09 12 02:42 am Link I use extremely tall table and mostly stand. I love to move back and forth from the screen pretty often. I found it's more productive to me. Plus, I love to dance in short breaks. I cannot stay still for a long either. No chair gonna save you from cardiovascular deceases. You're not supposed to sit for hours. When I did, I rode it too much around all the time anyways. Sometimes I spend more than 48hrs in front of my computer without any sleep (not being a hero, just an idiot. there is no reason or necessity at all). but I have a recamier nearby I use from time to time for 5-15 min. per day when I'm a "hero". Nov 09 12 04:52 am Link Peano wrote: Thanks peano Nov 11 12 06:56 am Link I'm pretty positive I could not justify spending more than around $250 on a chair, i wish i had more $$ ha Nov 12 12 07:18 am Link Michael Pandolfo wrote: I had a chair very similar to this in a previous job, it makes a world of difference in your comfort when you sit for hours at a time. I especially liked the mesh material, it breathes so you don't feel hot on your back and the backs of your thighs. Nov 12 12 07:23 am Link Forget all of those high priced chairs, just stand on your head... (c; Just Kidding, I had a seven hour surgery on my spine so I know what you are talking about when it comes to back problems. Nov 12 12 07:28 am Link Dan OMell wrote: Haha - I would like to see you working - sounds exciting and fun Nov 12 12 08:42 am Link |
