Ergonomic Chairs

Best Ergonomic Chair – 7 Buying Tips

Our top pick for the best chair is the Herman Miller Aeron. Following close behind (in no particular order) are the Humanscale Freedom, Steelcase Leap, Herman Miller Mirra, and Neutral Posture 8000 chairs. You really can't go wrong with any of those models. You're gonna pay for it, but it will provide years of comfort and support where you need it most.

Choosing the best ergonomic chair for the shape of your individual body is not an easy feat, but with some vigilant research and the educated advice of others you will find the chair you've been waiting for. The tips below will provide you with a basis of what to look when choosing an ergonomic chair, whether for at home or the office.

Tip #1: All ergonomic chairs are not the same. The saying "you get what you pay for" absolutely applies to ergonomic chairs. Ergonomic chairs range in price from about $100.00 to over and above $1,000.00 and every price point in between. Some will fail in one way or another within a year and some will last a lifetime. Make sure you spend as much as you can if you want to purchase the best, most comfortable ergonomic chair for you.

Tip #2: Many different users cannot sit in the same chair comfortably. When shopping for an ergonomic chair you need to look for the most adjustable features. This will make it easier to adjust the chair to your body type and if the chair you buy is going to be used by other people it also will make adjusting it to fit their body types as easy as possible.

Tip #3: Be aware of the size and shape of the seat cushion and back rest of the chairs you look at. Most office chair manufacturers have multiple seat sizes available and they provide measurements of each size so you can match it with your body size. This is the main area ergonomic chairs are different from regular computer chairs because regular chairs usually do not come in multiple sizes.

Tip #4: Is the height and tilt of the seat cushion adjustable? Most chairs, regular or ergonomic, have the ability to adjust the seat height, but adjustable tilt of the seat cushion is a feature that usually only ergonomic chairs come with. Setting the seat cushion tilt to a comfortable position allows for even greater versatility than height adjustment by itself.

Tip #5: is the depth of the back cushion adjustable to multiple positions? If it only stays in one place then the chair is not very ergonomic so most ergonomic chair manufacturers build in features for you to adjust the depth, or tilt, of your back support cushion. When sitting for long hours at the computer an adjustable back rest can mean a world of a difference.

Tip #6: Look for the adjustable chair arms feature and you'll really start to figure out why ergonomics chairs are so special. Adjustable arms let you change the height and tilt of the arms so they can fit users of varying sizes and seating habits.

Tip #7: Make certain the chair you purchase comes with a good warranty, backed by the manufacturer. Good chair manufacturers will always include at least a 1-year warranty and they stand behind their products 100%, it's the less expensive brands that end up costing you more in the long run between chair replacement and your own personal comfort and productivity. Probably the best ergonomic chairs available today are made by VIA Seating and Neutral Posture, in terms of quality and value. We recommend the Terra chair by VIA and the 8000 Series by Neutral Posture.

Ergonomic Chair Reviews

• Aeron Chair Review
• Freedom Chair Review
• Leap Chair Review
• Mirra Chair Review
• Neutral Posture Chair Review
• Liberty Chair Review
• Life Chair Review
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