Choosing a Chair

Whether you're looking for a comfortable ergonomic chair for computer use, or a chair for a healthcare reception or conference room, when choosing a chair you'll want to consider the purpose, budget and the user.

Establish your purpose:  consider how many hours per week someone will spend in the chair.  Many people spend more time in their office chair than they do in their own bed!  When shopping for a chair, remember that the more time spent in the chair, the more comfortable the chair needs to be.  Also, if the chair will be sat in for extended periods, make sure the chair you choose has adjustable features.

Establish your budget.  Office chairs vary from $80 to over $1,000. Basic models without a lot of ergonomic features often cost less than $100, while executive chairs, designed with style and luxury in mind are the most expensive of all. On average, a high-quality office chair for moderate to heavy use, with ergonomic adjustable features, will cost in the range of $200 to $500.

Determine your user.  The key to any chair is comfort. If there is one primary user for the chair, make sure the chair offers proper support and healthy alignment for that size of person. If the chair needs to serve multiple people, the chair may need to have adjustable features or be stackable or foldable.