Why won't my desk chair recline? May 6, 2008 Subscribe Return to all questions I have a great desk, but I have always been lacking in the chair department. I know many people are going to recommend "investing" in a chair, but at this point in time I'd rather find the best bang for my buck instead of buying a Herman Miller Aeron or something akin to that. What's the best inexpensive desk chair? I'm 6'3" and weigh around 190, in case that matters. It doesn't have to be wheeled, but I imagine 99% of them are. I am also not that picky, but would prefer something that wasn't an eyesore.What about good resources for finding/buying a chair locally? Consumer Search likes Office Star Air Grid Deluxe: But personally I recommend doing what I did and buy a used/refurbished one from an office equipement reseller. I live in the SF Bay Area, and I went to One Work Place and picked up a SteelCase Criterion for about $200. Re: Are there good alternatives besides standing?
Read the article at the Cornell University Ergonomics website, which makes the case that while neither sitting nor standing are perfect, sitting is better PROVIDED you take a break every 20-30 minutes and move around actively for about 2 minutes during your break. I'm a big fan of my blue Ikea Markus chair. It has a high back, headrest at the right height, and it won't lean back too far like a lot of office chairs. Also, this chair is built with a lot more metal in it than similarly priced chairs I've seen, and it feels a lot sturdier as a result. If you have an Ikea near you, I recommend checking it out. I'm about your size, and I've been recovering from a fairly serious back injury, so I've become rather picky about chairs. I have two favorites, but neither one is what most people now days would think of as a "desk chair". I like a solid chair that doesn't move around, no wheels, no tilt, just a place to sit. If your willing to do a little thrift shopping you can get a Wooden library chair for about $20, or you can buy one new for about $150.
If you want a similar feel, but don't care as much about the appearance, a Lifetime plastic folding chair will sit about the same. It's surprising how comfortable an old fashioned chair is. You won't get that immediate "wow" feeling when you first sit down, but I find myself using better posture and varying my sitting position more frequently than with a typical modern desk chair. Also, with no moving parts, they really do last forever. I have found I prefer a firm exercise ball instead of a traditional chair.For $20 I get a chair I have found to be strangely comfortable, keeps me alert while I am at the computer (or I fall off of it) and helps me develop better core muscles. It is all I use for an office chair now. Oh and for offices with limited space it is smaller than an traditional office chair. i recently had a back injury and had to make a change to my workstation. it is a desk attachment that mounts your keyboard/monitor/mouse + laptop to a stand that easily raises and lowers between sitting and standing positions.
it literally takes 2 seconds to switch from one position to another. i now switch between sitting and standing several times a day. it is so easy with the Ergotron that I hardly think about it, there is no hesitation. a really nice bonus is it positions the laptop in a way that it can be used as a second monitor. /item?id=585693 and most submitters don't think there is a good inexpensive chair. The closest you can probably get is a used Aeron; those run about $500 and can be found at office supply companies or on Craigslist. I had the same question about 2 years ago and settled on the CB2 Studio Office Chair. I'm about the same weight/height as you and it has worked out great for me. At only $189, it's much cheaper than an Aeron or equivalent. Though it doesn't have much in the way of adjustments (just up/down, recline locked/free), it's quite comfortable. The reviews on the CB2 site rate it pretty highly and I have to concur. My one niggle is that the platform under the seat collects dust and grimblies which are quite visible through the seat's bungie cords.
I’ve seen too many people asking about a budget chair and especially one that costs under 200 dollars. Well, you can get soem decent chairs for that money though none will compete with the ”investment” chairs in comfort or durability. Now, for the answer, Alera Elusion has been named the best office chair under 200 so it looks like an opportune choice for that matter. « Back to Previous Page Hello, sign-in here to ask or answer a question: Cool tools really work. A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that is tried and true. All reviews on this site are written by readers who have actually used the tool and others like it. Items can be either old or new as long as they are wonderful. We post things we like and ignore the rest. Suggestions for tools much better than what is recommended here are always wanted. Tell us what you love. Living on the Road What's in My Bag You can estimate the volume of blood in your body if you know your weight.
Your weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.08 equals your blood volume in liters. — Ned Frederick, writer, Exeter, New HampshireIf you’re tired of feeling like Quasimoto’s cousin, hunched sadly over your keyboard and desk day after day, you might want to listen up. No matter how you slice it, we’re spending a lot of time at our desks these days, whether at work or in your home office. One of the keys to great posture and an ache-free back come end-of-day Friday is an ergonomic desk chair. Because not all desk chairs are created equal, we did some digging to come up with a list of the best at every price point. If you’re tired of feeling like Quasimoto’s cousin, hunched sadly over your keyboard and desk day after day, you might want to listen up. Herman Miller Aeron Chair ($729) Best Assets: The most commonly used chair in the professional world. Rates high in style and comfort. High-tech mesh fabric keeps the chair cool and comfortable. Made from recycled materials.
Eurotech Seating Ergohuman ($624) Best Assets: Designed to comfort lower back. Made with eight-hour days in mind. Good design for taller people. Best Assets: Promotes low-intensity, but active, engaged seating. IKEA Markus Swivel Chair ($200) Best Assets: Great value. Lumbar support for ergonomic comfort. Back mesh keeps you cool. Best Assets: The curves and flexes are made to support the body. Optional lumbar support available. Lightweight and designed for a 270 degrees of comfortable sitting. Herman Miller Sayl ($459) Best Assets: Great value for a high-end model and design. Full range of motion thanks to frameless back. Back material keeps chair cool. Stylish design with streamlined engineering for easy assemble. Knoll Remix Chair ($617) Best Assets: Good value for price, design and comfort. Available in array of colors. Tilt control with three adjustable tilts for seating control. SPACE Seating Professional Desk Chair ($160) Best Assets: Low price without compromising style and comfort.