The Home Office Chair buying guide

The Home Office Chair buying guide

Whatever your situation at home - it is vital that you have an ergonomic chair which enables you to work well at your desk at home.

What should an office chair have?

Your chair needs to be:

Adjustable in height – to ensure you can get up and down easily, sit at a comfortable height to work, and helps to make sure you don’t get back or neck pain.
Adjustable tilt - is very useful as this can help to ensure your pelvis is in the correct position.

What type of chair is best for office work?

Depending on how many hours you sit at your desk – there are different chairs to suit differing needs. The most basic and cheapest type of office chair is the Operator office chairs. The ERGO range is ideal for this purpose. With a recommended time of no more than 5 hours a day this is suited to lighter use.

For a standard office chair - the ERGO TRIO is an excellent choice. As an ergonomic high back operator chair, it is a great quality item for the home office.

3 lever asynchronous mechanism
Independent tilt to seat and backrest
Gas lift seat height adjustment
150kg rated gas lift
Accepts optional fixed or adjustable armrests

Requires easy Self Assembly
Available from stock in blue or black fabric
Good in blue .........Good in black

The trendy mesh chairs are also suitable for light use. If you prefer something more contemporary - the STAR MESH chair could be the best option. This stylish mesh back chair features:

Durable fabric seat
Gas lift seat height adjustment
Reclining function with tilt tension
Includes durable armrests
Requires easy self assembly
Available from stock with blue, white or black mesh backrest
Good in white..…..Good in blue.....Good in Black Mesh

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For longer sitting up to 8 hours the FLIP MESH is an economic option. The Teknik Flip Mesh Executive Chair in black is a fabulous complement for all office rooms with its curved aerated fixed backrest, matching fold back arms and bright chrome base. It has a gas lift seat height adjustment and tension control with a comfortable breathable mesh seat. This chair is great for use of up to 8 hours usage per day and rated to 100kg, making it the perfect option for your home or work office

What is the best office chair for sitting long hours?

Heavy Duty chairs with larger seat areas and more upholstery are definitely a good choice if you are sitting for long hours.
Taller backs are vital for good back and neck support especially of you are tall.
Often termed Executive chairs the Teknik Luxe, Kendal or Grayson chairs are excellent choices. All are suitable for extended periods of sitting, with gas lift height adjustability and lumbar support.

LUXE KENDAL GRAYSON

The Teknik City Charcoal Fabric Executive Office chair is a durable solution for an easy to use, everyday office chair, great for up to 8 hours use per day. Other features include a sturdy black nylon base, matching fixed durable armrests, a reclining function with tilt tension and a height adjustable padded seat. This chair is available in Blue, Burgundy and Charcoal Fabric as well as Leather Faced Black. Perfect to suit all environments and tastes.

Add a CAPTAIN GREY EXECUTIVE study chair to complete the look in a traditional office. This traditional 'study' chair in grey fabric has:

Hand applied "antique" brass nail-head trim
Elegant arms and 5 star base in driftwood finish
Matching padded armrests for additional comfort
Gas lift seat height adjustment
Requires easy self assembly
Reclining function with tilt tension Good in Grey

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This range of furniture is delivered by our trusted supplier Teknik. Their reviews speak for themselves:

“A truly fantastic company - incredible dedication to customer satisfaction and they go above and beyond what is expected of a business. The product was of exceptional quality: high levels of comfort and durability which completely revolutionised home working for me. However, when a minor issue arose, Teknik's customer service reacted in a way which meant I felt like a highly valued customer (despite my order being rather minimal in the grand scheme of things), with the problem being promptly and efficiently sorted.”

Please note:

These items can take longer than our normal 48hour delivery time. The usual delivery time is 3-5 days, occasionally there may be delays of up to 15 days. If a delivery date has been agreed but the delivery is not accepted on that date, a cancellation fee will apply.

For terms and conditions of furniture orders please see our ‘Delivery and Returns’ section

Sara Coleman