I can’t remember the last time I saw an application for QR codes—those blocky black and white images you scan with your smartphone camera—that seemed in any way useful for normal human beings. (No offense to the guy who got one tattooed on his chest, but that ain’t normal.) So my hat is off to Steelcase for coming up with one in their Leap office chair, which has a QR code embedded tastefully in the armrest that, when snapped with your smartphone camera, launches a handy video teaching you how to configure the chair for optimal ergonomics. Granted, the clip is not exactly scintillating viewing material, but that’s not the point. The point is that every one of those damned "ergonomic" office chairs littering every office on earth (like the ubiquitous Aeron, or its many knock-offs) has about half a dozen rods and knobs sticking out of it and no obvious way of telling what the hell any of them do. Am I the only one who has plopped my ass into one of these things in a meeting, tried to adjust it, and accidentally sunk down to midget-height in front of my colleagues?
Steelcase’s Leap doesn’t look much different from any of the other "task chairs" currently cushioning the tushes of the world’s knowledge workers, but this simple, humane addition of a QR code sets it apart by miles in terms of usability. "We’ve spent years researching how people work and providing solutions that offer unprecedented levels of ergonomic support, but if the end user doesn’t know how to properly adjust their chair, those benefits aren’t fully realized," says Mary Underwood, Seating Product Manager at Steelcase. "With the addition of QR codes, it’s almost like having a personal assistant ready to show you how your chair works." Steelcase plans on including similar QR codes on its other task chairs as well, and the Leap will be released this fall. So lobby your office manager to get some now, before you head into the conference room to request that raise you’ve been wanting and accidentally make a fool of yourself. Never miss a story. I'd also like to receive special Fast Company offers
The Leap chair charters new territory in the world of ergonomic chairs with its Liveback technology, creating a chair that intuitively moves as you shift positions while offering extreme comfort and support. The patented Liveback technology recognizes that your upper back and lower back move independently of each other and that for maximum comfort, the chair needs to support this movement. Dynamic upper and lower support mechanisms mimic the unique movements of different individuals resulting in greater comfort and support over extended periods of time. The Steelcase Leap chair is also good for the environment and has earned the Silver Cradle to Cradle certification, as well as the SCS Indoor Advantage designation for indoor air quality. The Leap chair is 98% recyclable by weight, and may be constructed of up to 30% recycled materials. Note: This product listing is for the base model in black, with black fabric and no arms. For more fabric and leather choices, frame color choices, caster options and arms, please see our main listing for the Steelcase Leap chair.
Steelcase Leap Chair Features Responsive LiveBack Technology: The Leap's padded, contoured chair back flexes as you move to provide constant ergonomic back support. Stay seated in total comfort while the Leap's LiveBack Technology promotes a healthy posture, no matter your position. Upper Back Force Adjustment: Customize the resistance you feel as you recline in the Leap chair with an intuitive dial on the left side of chair. This makes rocking back and forth more comfortable. Lower Back Firmness Adjustment: Add even more lumbar support by adjusting the lower back firmness, which supports your lower back and helps prevent hunching and lower back sagging. Natural Seat Glide: This features promotes spinal health by allowing the Leap Chair's seat to glide forward as you lean back, which keeps your posture at a supported and comfortable level. Cooling Comfort: The Leap Chair's back foam and progressive back slat system also keep you cool and comfortable, so you get the breathability of a mesh chair with the superior support of a foam padded upholstered chair.
38.5" - 43.5" H 16" - 20.5" H Back height from seat 15" - 20" W, pivot adjustment adds 2.25" for total range of 12.75" - 20" W Steelcase Leap Chair brochure Steelcase Leap Chair user guide See the Leap Chair in action Steelcase Leap Chair video review Steelcase Leap Chair interactive adjustment tool (large file- may take a few minutes) Read more on our blog! Steelcase Leap Chair Review Leap and Bounds: Comparing the Steelcase Leap and Humansacle Freedom Chairs Professor Ergo's Thoughts:The Leap chair has a very comfortable seat support and a great back tilt. It is very adjustable and has intuitive controls. The seat slide works flawlessly and this chair has world class armrests. The Leap and Amia are the chairs I personally sit in all day. The only problem we have seen is the lumbar support tends to float downward on its own in our demo chair and we need to occasionally raise it back up. This is a best in class ergonomic chair.
3-Year Furniture Protection Plan 5-Year Furniture Protection Plan Used & new (6) from $413.00 Sold by OfficeDesigns and Fulfilled by Amazon. Steelcase Think 3D Mesh Fabric Chair, Licorice Think is the chair with a brain and a conscience. As you sit and change position throughout your workday, Think adjusts itself intuitively to provide support in all the right places. Innovative back flexors support your spine and work with the flexors in the seat, automatically changing shape to follow and support your movement. And as considerate as Think is of your comfort, it’s equally considerate of the environment. It’s made with up to 37-percent recycled content and is 98-percent recyclable by weight. Steelcase Think Chair complete features are black base, upholstered Seat and matching 3D knit mesh back, adjustable height pivot depth arms, hard casters, fabric and mesh back. The Think Chair Think is the chair with a brain and a conscience. As you sit and change position throughout your workday, it senses what you need and immediately responds, adjusting itself intuitively to provide support in all the right places.
Innovative back flexors hug your spine and work in concert with flexors in the seat, automatically changing shape to follow and support your moves. Lean forward, lean back, and the chair tracks with you, leveraging your body weight to make every movement smooth. Think feels good, from the first moment you sit to the last. It’s made with up to 37% recycled content and is 98% recyclable by weight. The chair with a brain and a conscience. A chair intelligent enough to understand how you sit, and adjust itself intuitively. A chair thoughtful enough to measure, and minimize, its lifelong impact on the environment. It’s almost as if the chair could think. Think before you create. Think is the brainchild of three disciplines. It has the clean, sophisticated aesthetic the designer hoped for, the technological intuitiveness the engineer desired and the complete sustainability the environmentalists sought. Think senses what your body needs, then delivers it. Each flexor in the backrest is individually contoured to provide optimum support for that area of the back.
Now that’s smart comfort! Because the seat is weight-activated and the back moves with your body, any body can get comfortable. There are a few manual adjustments, but they don’t require a manual to explain. The Think chair was developed by an international team, and is manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia. It’s available around the world, but it’s perfectly at home at your desk, wherever you are. 25 x 27 x 41.8 inches 3.4 out of 5 stars #43,168 in Home and Garden (See top 100) #428 in Office Products > Office Furniture & Accessories > Chairs & Sofas > Managerial & Executive Chairs 48 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Mid-Back Black Mesh Swivel Task Chair with Mesh Padded Seat and Flip-Up Arms Steelcase Gesture Chair, Tangerine Steelcase Think Fabric Chair, Black 5 star34%4 star9%3 star16%2 star16%1 star25%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsThink Chairs Require ThoughtExtremely ComfortableI just don't like my Think Chair