An office chair is used for so many reasons, beyond simply sitting at your desk and carrying out your work. For example, any office will have several different types of office chairs, including executive boardroom chair, stacking chairs for meetings and trainings, chairs for back pain, and so many more. But how do you know which is the best office chair? How do you decide which is the best office chair for a specific purpose?

In our blog, we run through the best office chair for every occasion and purpose. From the best computer chair to the best office chair for back pain, we’ve covered every possibility and suggested the best office chair for your needs.

Computer Chair

For anyone spending a significant amount of time at their desk working on a computer, it’s vital that they have a good computer chair.

You’ll want something that supports your body and allows you to move freely and naturally, reducing the stiffness and tension that can so easily come with spending many hours working in front of a computer. Something like this Action 24/7 would be the best computer chair for individuals who spend most of their working hours at a desk.

Ergonomic Office Chair

An ergonomic office chair is key for supporting your body while you work at your desk. These specially designed office chairs target areas of your body to offer extra support and reduce the amount of stress that is put on your body while sitting. The right ergonomic office chair can also go a long way in ensuring that you sit with the correct posture.

The best ergonomic office chair will address all these areas, and any chair with design your own options, like the Reed is even better.

Chair for Back Pain

Because the human body is only designed to sit for short periods of time, the hours of sitting that come with modern life can cause damage to our bodies. Many people who have a job which requires them to sit in front of a desk for extended periods of time experience back pain and stiffness.

The best chair for back pain should offer extra lumbar support and would be highly adjustable to suit your individual needs. We would suggest the Orthopaedica as a great example of this.

Chair for a Home Office

A home office chair will be used for many purposes, so you will want something that is versatile. You might also want something that is smaller, lighter and more delicately designed than a traditional office chair so that it fits nicely in your home, both from a size and design perspective. A great example is the best chair for a home office is the Liberty which is aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and adaptable.

Executive Chair

An executive chair should combine the effective design of a supportive office chair with a luxurious feel and look. The right executive chair is very important to any business, because the right design and comfort can help make a positive impression on visiting clients and customers.

The best executive chair will make a big impact on those sitting in it, and should offer the best support through flawless ergonomic design to both visitors and employees. An example of a great executive chair would be the Seven chair.

Stacking Chairs

Stacking chairs are essential for any office that holds regular staff meetings, training’s, or networking events. Stackable chairs are ideal because they are compact and can be easily stored without taking up too much room when they are not being used. The best stacking chair will be functional, discreet and still comfortable so that employees and visitors don’t become stiff or achey. The Tino Chair ticks all these boxes and looks great!

Office Sofa

Functional office furniture is not only limited to chairs. Office sofas are perfect for reception areas so that clients and visitors have a comfortable and stylish place to wait for their appointment. They can also be extremely useful in break areas so that employees have somewhere to get away from their desk or to take their break.

The best office sofa will be made from durable fabric, offer a stylish design and be comfortable to sit on. Something like the Sofa linked above would be perfect, whether you need a sofa for reception or the break room

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While picking out furniture for your office seems like a relatively easy task, in reality, it’s about much more than just looks and comfort.

There are a number of factors that have to be considered in order to get the best value for your buck. By avoiding these five common furniture buying mistakes, you’ll ensure that the furniture that you choose will help to improve work productivity and employee satisfaction.

1. Choosing Price Tag Over Value

Hey, we’re the first to admit that we love a great deal! There is no shame in bargain shopping for the essentials, but when it comes to your office furniture, cheaper is definitely not better.

Why? Because typically cheaper means the furniture was made cheaper (poorer quality materials, mass produced for volume, etc… ). And that means that it just won’t last you as long as it should, ultimately costing you more time and way more money in the long run.

Takeaway:

When looking for new furniture for your office, don’t fall into the trap of a cheap red price tag. You’ll want to think of your furniture as an investment, that will return value both financially and physically in the long run.(Pictured: Executive Desk)

2. Purchasing Without a Plan

If you don’t know what you want when you go to look for furniture, you’re going to end up wasting your precious free time, and no one has enough of that in general right now. Frustration will kick in and, sometimes, people will end up making rash decisions on pieces they regret in the long run.

Takeaway:

To set yourself for success, you’ll want to assess what your needs are. Do you need a cabinet to go along with your desk for storage? Do you want to be able to sit and stand while you work?

You’ll also want to assess what you’ve liked about the furniture you’ve had in the past as well as what you’d like different. Not enough back support? Too easily scratched and stained?

And lastly, while it’s fun to make decisions based on what’s trending, you may want to consider investing in pieces of office furniture that are timeless, as well as stylish. That way you won’t find yourself two years down the line wishing you had not bought that stained glass desk.(Pictured: Sit and Stand Desk)

3. Choosing Style vs Comfort

The saying, “Beauty is pain.” just doesn’t work in this scenario. In reality, comfort is a huge factor in the overall productivity of workers in an office setting, and the way that ultimate comfort is achieved is with an ergonomically sound workspace. You may be tempted to go with what looks good, but if it doesn’t support you or your employee’s physical needs, work will suffer in the end.

Takeaway:

Luckily, furniture manufacturing companies have taken giant strides in the area to provide options for furniture that is comfortable and ergonomically sound, as well as stylish.

Look for furniture that has been designed and tested to properly support your body while you work throughout the day.

We work many companies that can  specifically design chairs and workstation essentials with ergonomics and style first in mind.(Pictured: Orthopaedica)

4. Forgetting True Cost of Ownership

It’s common to forget that the price tag of your furniture is not the only cost you may incur throughout the purchasing and installation phase. It’s important to remember to add items such as freight charges, packaging and handling costs, taxes, and any installation or assembly chargers that’ll be tacked on. Before you sign on the dotted line (or on the digital screen), make sure you talk to your vendor about what the total cost would be after you factor in all these potential additional charges.

Takeaway:

When shopping around, make sure to ask your vendor what all the costs of purchasing would be to avoid any credit card surprises.

5. Buying Without a Growth Mindset

Whether you only need a few pieces of furniture at the moment or you are buying in bulk to furnish an entire office building, one of the biggest mistakes organizations make is not buying with future growth in mind.

What people end up with is furniture that doesn’t adapt to your changing technology or workspace and/or mismatched furniture through the entire office making it feel like you’re all working for different companies.

Takeaway:

When buying furniture, look for pieces that would look good across the entire organization and ones that can be easily moved or reconfigured to fit your changing needs. Many companies have cohesive collections of furniture that allow you to grow and add at your pace.

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