tkam Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I need a new desk/office chair something sturdy and very comfortable. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Aeron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Ok how about something that doesn't cost a grand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Ok how about something that doesn't cost a grand? Check craigslist for better prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 There are a few chairs at officemax that meet my standards for office chairs. I look for arms that swivel and adjust up and down, and a seat that can tilt and lock (in addition to typical up/down etc). In the $300-500 ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Aeron Are these chairs really super comfy? Sit4Less advertises constantly on NPR, and they are always pimping the Herman Miller Aeron chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Are these chairs really super comfy? Sit4Less advertises constantly on NPR, and they are always pimping the Herman Miller Aeron chair. The aeron isn't super comfy in the short term, but it's more comfortable after sitting in it all day than most other chairs. And is adjustable in most of the ways you'd want it to be. But it's way over priced, at $750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 The aeron isn't super comfy in the short term, but it's more comfortable after sitting in it all day than most other chairs. And is adjustable in most of the ways you'd want it to be. But it's way over priced, at $750. Right on. Really what I want is a super duper cushy office chair with adustable height. My current office chair doesn't offer enough padding on my butt for long term listening. Might be time to swing by OfficeMax and straight chill in the chair section for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I dont know the make/model of my home computer chair, but it cost $110 at Staples and is the most comfortable chair I have ever sat in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 The school provided Aeron chairs for us and I gotta say I love it. Good ass support and you can adjust it or your needs. I only wish I had a high back chair sometimes so I could rest my neck, but that really doesn't come up all that often. If I could afford one, I'd get one for my office at home. Someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 the officemax website has a memory foam chair for $300. I might ride by there this weekend to take a test sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungrych Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I dont know the make/model of my home computer chair, but it cost $110 at Staples and is the most comfortable chair I have ever sat in. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Steelcase Leap Beats all Herman Miller in everything imo Also costs alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Go into a Staples or an Office Max or an Office Depot, and start sitting down in a couple of them. Some of them are just plain more comfortable than others, and it was something I noticed right away. I would tell you what I decided on, but I don't remember. A couple things you should look at: adjustable height (I actually prefer the ones that aren't hydraulic, because I tend to sit at the same height all the time); make sure there isn't a slight rise right at mid-thigh (cuts off your circulation); also, make sure it doesn't press on other pressure points; good lumbar support (everyone has their own, so adjustable is good, but if you find one you like that isn't adjustable, that's fine, too. Go towards the end of the day, when you're already tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've used an Ergon 3 and Aeron (leather) chairs and I found the Aeron to be much more comfortable over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesparker Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 I tried at staples store and I am satisfy to buying Charles Eams Chair Reproduction,Those are available with different names and looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 You really just posted to a thread from 2008 looking for chair recommendations as your first post? Read your welcome PM, and pay attention, or you're not going to last long here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin gilmore Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 My boss bought me an aeron chair because of my back trouble. Makes a huge difference. He bought them from a store in northfield illinois, i don't rememeber the name, but all the chairs had slight blemishes, and they were about $500 with all the extra goodies. Still overpriced, but if you have to spend more than 4 hours a day in one, worth it. Also built like a tank with lots of cast aluminum pieces. And repairable if you should manage to tear the fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 I tried at staples store and I am satisfy to buying Charles Eams Chair Reproduction,Those are available with different names and looks. I am satisfy to banning you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I had an Aeron at a previous job and it was everything everyone says it is. You can also get the Mirra for cheaper and it is also very nice. However, some time back I went to Ikea and was making disparaging comments about some $20 chair they had there until I sat in it and it was the most comfortable chair I ever sat in. It looked like it might fall apart at any minute though so I ended up with a $40 chair that was almost as comfortable but that looked a lot nicer and didn't seem like it would break within the week. It has been several months now and I'm still impressed how great a chair it is, especially considering the price. I'm now convinced there is an inverse relationship between how comfortable a chair looks and how it performs in practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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