Omega Chair & Desk Atomare architecture and design was founded by David Munscher, who could not separate the two pursuits. Through his company, the German Munscher engages both his exterior and interior talents. All of Atomare’s furniture pieces emphasize form and playfulness: the Cell Chair is a velvet cell structure, an incarnation from any high school science book; and the Voo Chair’s conic legs give it a Japanimation style. Omega Chair & Desk. Designed by David Munscher of Atomare. But it is the Omega Chair & Desk that really showcases Atomare’s twin strengths: the structures are as architectural as a bridge; and their shape and color emphasize the utility (and the beauty of utility) of design. The Omega Desk is formed from one single bend surface; this gives it “a very light and open appeal.” And the Omega Chair operates on the same principle (with a little cheating—compare it to the Spring Chair, which is a purist in this sense). The desk’s smooth expanse has something in common with the Milk Desk—a glorious uninterrupted surface on which to lay everything out.
The Omega Desk does have two storage shelves beneath its desk top, in case you need the things that make minimalism difficult to maintain at work. The Omega Chair nestles into its companion like a child’s jigsaw puzzle or like one of those curved wooden cubbies that hide secret drawers. All this talk of curves and area may make the Omega Desk & Chair sound rather serious; however, the pair actually revels in “graphic expression.” The orange pop of color in all the seams contrasts vividly with the gleaming white of the Omega’s surfaces. They remind me of the playfulness of a Romero Britto painting, as well as the simple beauty of a Chinese character. I like to think of the Omega Desk & Chair as a calligraphic symbol from the future, which would make Atomare the creator of a new language and Munscher its most eminent writer. This is a fitting metaphor for the Omega Desk & Chair, as they seem invented to inspire creation—not exactly the work space of accountants! The Omega Desk & Chair should be the reception area standard at modern art museums and web design firms.
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When it comes to costs, Secretlab is shaming the expensive asking prices of its competitors.While it usually retails for S$629 ($440, £350and AU$590), the Omega will have an opening price of $469 ($340, £220 and AU$465 ) when it goes on sale today. I loved using the chair during the four days I spent with it, and I'll very likely grab one myself when it goes on sale.Unfortunately, Secretlab doesn't yet have plans to ship to countries outside of Asia for now. However, Australia is one market the company is planning on selling its chairs in. If you're keen on getting one, you may want to drop them a line at the website, though bear in mind shipping won't be cheap if you live far away, and you may not be able to benefit from local warranties. The Omega is generously padded with foam covered with leather. The leather does help somewhat in keeping you cool. Those in particularly humid climates may find the leather aesthetic ruined by sweat marks, but if you're in an air-conditioned environment, you'll enjoy the cool feel of the material.
Despite looking more innocuous than most gaming chairs, the Omega is still certainly designed like one. The shape itself resembles that of a racing car seat, and if you choose the flashier option, the Omega Classic, it'll come adorned in white accents that contrast with the black leather. The Stealth version is a lot plainer, but the carbon fibre textured sides keep it interesting.Secretlabs have also reinforced the frame of the chair, which should be able to handle weights of 100kg (220 pounds) -- though I'm told it can support up to 150kg (330 pounds). The chair also comes with a neck rest and lumbar support cushions.The only flaw I found with the Omega is the metal used for the base. If you're the type who rests your feet on a seat base, you'll find the cold and somewhat sharp edges uncomfortable. One thing that bugs me about office chairs is usually the lack of controls. Most are usually capable of just height adjustments, with some options to adjust the backrest angle.Not everyone sits the same way;
I personally prefer leaning backwards while typing (though apparently this is actually not very good for your posture), while some prefer to have the backrest forward to maintain a straighter posture. For others, it may also be the height of the base, the angle of the backrest or the space between the two parts that that bugs them.Thankfully, the Secretlab Omega addresses these issues. Like its more expensive, higher-end brethren, the Omega lets you adjust the chair to your personal preference. You can adjust a layout that's unique to you -- I got a kick out of having one armrest higher than the other, though that's not really practical.You can also adjust the angle of the backrest -- all the way flat, if you so desire for napping purposes -- as well as the tilt of the chair, which also lets you lean back. If you don't like this, you can also lock it upright, or if you prefer to sit at a 45 degree angle all the time, this can obviously also be accommodated for.If the earlier success of Secretlab's first gaming chair, the Throne, is anything to go by (Secretlab claims they've sold over a thousand), the Omega will likely be a hit as well.