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Office Depot: Find the Right Chair
Which chair is right for you?
Since people and workspaces come in all different shapes and sizes, it's important to find a chair that's best suited for your body type and job function. Whether you sit for less than a few hours or more than eight each day, the right chair can help support your back, shoulders, legs and arms providing you with the comfort you need in your working environment.
Task or Computer Chairs
If you perform different jobs throughout the day, such as filing, answering phones or working at the computer, consider a task or computer chair. Many include adjustable (or removable) arms and an adjustable seat and back to let you change your position depending on the task at hand. They're available in fabric, mesh or easy-to-clean vinyl and come in low, medium and high-back styles.
Leather Executive Chairs
Leather executive chairs are the luxury line of office seating. With glove-soft leather or bonded leather, padded armrests and thick cushioning, executive chairs are perfect for long meetings or late nights at your desk. One-touch adjustable lumbar cushioning supports your back while gently-sloping waterfall seat cushion reduces stress on the legs. Want an eco-conscious option? Look for an executive chair made from recycled leather.
Big and Tall Chairs
Need a little more elbow room? Big and tall chairs feature fully adjustable, ergonomic seating for people of all sizes. Extra-thick padding in the seat and back and steel construction make these chairs comfortable and durable. Need a chair for multiple users? Big and tall chairs are perfect for 24-hour workplaces like nursing stations, call centers and security desks.
Folding and Stacking Chairs
Expecting visitors for meetings, training sessions or office parties? Be sure to have plenty of folding or stacking chairs on hand. Whether you choose a seat that's fabric, plastic, vinyl or metal, folding chairs offer the comfort and function your guests need. Is your storage space limited? Choose stacking chairs with or without arms and wheels. Multiple colors are available in finishes that resist scratches, chips and abrasions so your office chairs look new for many years.
Office Chair Options to Consider
Materials-Fabric office chairs come in a wide range of colors and patterns and are very popular. However, vinyl and leather resist spills and stains more effectively. Durable leather and bonded leather desk chairs create a more professional look but usually cost a little more. Work in a hot climate? Choose a breathable mesh chair to help keep you cool all day.
Adjustments-Do you lean forward toward your desk to type, then lean back in your chair to talk on the phone? Whether you sit in one position or move around for different tasks, you'll be more comfortable and productive with an office chair that can adjust with you. Look for task chairs with height-adjustable arms, locking lumbar support tilt, easy-to-use height adjustment and a sloping waterfall seat.
Floor protectors- Cover your carpet or hardwood floor with a floor protector. The wheels of your computer chair will glide easily over the surface, helping to prevent muscle fatigue as it keeps your flooring looking brand new.
