Free accessory with UPLIFT desk purchase > Petite Office ChairsNot only is it uncomfortable to sit in a chair that doesn't properly fit your body, it's unhealthy. A properly fitted chair will allow you to work to your fullest, in the healthiest, most comfortable position. This is critical if you log long hours behind a desk every day. Some of the problems associated with sitting in a chair designed for a taller user include: not being able to rest one's feet flat on the floor, improper arm alignment, improper headrest or lumbar positioning, and incorrect seat depth, which can restrict blood flow to your legs. We offer a wide range of ergonomic chairs designed for petite users. These petite office chairs offer good ergonomic support, plenty of adjustability, and correct proportions. It isn't healthy to sit in a chair designed for someone else's body, and it isn't necessary either. We're excited to announce the return of our Steelcase Free Ship, Free Return promotion.
Steelcase's chairs are highly adjustable and their Amia and Leap chairs are two of our top picks for petite users. With their Free Ship, Free Return promotion you're able to try your Steelcase products at no risk for thirty days -- if you're not completely satisfied, return them for free. There's no restocking fee, and we'll send you a pre-paid FedEx shipping label. This is a great way to try Steelcase products risk-free for thirty days! Still not sure what you need? Submit a form for personalized recommendations from our chair experts. Steelcase Amia ChairSteelcase Amia Chair in LeatherSteelcase Gesture ChairSteelcase Gesture Chair with HeadrestSteelcase Think Chair with 3D Knit BackSteelcase Leap Ergonomic Office ChairSteelcase Think ChairergoCentric tCentric Hybrid ChairNeutral Posture XSM Series Petite Ergonomic ChairNeutral Posture E-Series Ergonomic Task ChairBodyBilt 2407 High Back Petite Executive ChairBodyBilt 3407 High Back Petite Executive Chair with HeadrestergoCentric geoCentric Task ChairVia Riva Ergonomic Task ChairVoss Mesh Back Task ChairGibo Catalina Task Chair
More important than any feature on an ergonomic chair is the size. Is it properly proportioned to your own body? No amount of adjustment will fix a chair that's just too big or too small. That's why we offer chairs to fit users from the very petite to the large. The chairs in this section are recommended for petite users. To learn more, check out some of our recent blog entries on the subject. Sizing Up the Right Chair for the Petite Body Extreme Ergonomics � Seating Options for Users Short and Tall Ergonomic Chair Review: The Steelcase Think Ergonomic Chair Review: The Steelcase Amia Custom Ergonomics: How to Select a Bodybilt ChairSizing Up the Right Petite Chair for Smaller Users Just as with those individuals who are taller or heavier than the average body, petite people have a difficult time finding a chair that fits properly. Most chairs, even when adjustable, are designed to fit the 5th – 95th percentile. A 5’2″ female is technically right at the 5th percentile, but will still find that most chairs are really not scaled properly.
An improperly sized chair can present genuine health risks. A seat that is too deep can create circulatory problems for the lower legs. A properly fitting seat has two to four fingers’ width of space between the front of the seat edge and the back of the knee. Too high a seat can also cut off circulation to the lower extremities; however if seat height is the only fit problem, a foot rest is a quick and inexpensive fix. Many chairs have a seated height that starts anywhere from 16″ to 19″ or more. Given that the correct seated height for a 5’ tall person is 14″ and only 15.5″ at 5’4″, too high a seat is a common problem. Arms that are too far apart limit support for the shoulders and arms. Proper support of the arms is part of the solution to prevent hand, arm, thoracic, and neck problems, so improperly placed chairs arms can rule out an otherwise great chair. In addition to these fit issues, the lumbar may hit in the wrong place and the headrest miss the head if the chair back cannot be adjusted to fit the smaller person.
Note to heavier people: a heavier, short person might not need as shallow or narrow a seat as their hips will require a larger space to fit comfortably and may be perfectly suited for a standard sized chair, provided it is equipped with a shorter cylinder to offer a lower seated height range. Great chair options for petite ladies Three chairs we’ve found that fit an amazing range of bodies are the Steelcase Amia chair, Steelcase Leap chair, and the Steelcase Think chair. In addition to having a generous seat depth range, these seats are narrower than many, and the standard arms can be slid inward, close to the body. These chairs are especially well suited for corporate environments where one chair may have to fit many users over its lifetime. Neutral Posture, Bodybilt, Ergocentric and Via all offer chairs with the option of a small or even extra small seat. Seating Inc. has several models that offer a petite version that is scaled to fit a smaller body. Thus it is possible to offer an entire office a uniform appearance while fitting different body sizes.
All of these companies offer arm options as well, that at a minimum are width adjustable. Some models have arms that will pivot inward or offer a double pivot, allowing the user to bring them closer to the body. Some of our favorites In addition to the Steelcase chairs named above, The Ergocentric GeoCentric chair is comfortable, well built and an excellent value. The Neutral Posture XSM Petite chair is designed for the ultra-petite, under 5’ tall person and can work well even for an extremely petite person – as short as three feet tall. I’m 5’1″ and bought a Neutral Posture NPS8500 chair for my personal use (without the headrest) and absolutely love it. A great home office chair at a budget price is the ErgoCentric Saffron Apt chair, which starts just above the $200 mark. The Bodybilt J2406 chair or Bodybilt J3406 chair are the ultimate in comfort and are highly customizable, making them the best choice for those with serious pain issues. All of these can be customized into a drafting stool with height adjustable foot rings for leg support to accommodate a taller desk or a sit to stand workstation.