Search for a good computer chair

[InnocentBystander]

I'm back at school for the summer, and considering the amount of time I'll be spending down in front of my computer, on a chair, I've decided that I should be sitting in comfort. So, does anyone have any suggestions as to good, solid, comfortable, affordable chairs? Swiveling, movement and reclining are all essential

[Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman]

I'm back at school for the summer, and considering the amount of time I'll be spending down in front of my computer, on a chair, I've decided that I should be sitting in comfort. So, does anyone have any suggestions as to good, solid, comfortable, affordable chairs? Swiveling, movement and reclining are all essential

Basically any swivel-mounted office chair would do. Usually they come with adjustable height at least.

[Eleas]

Just got this fucker. On the whole I'm quite happy with it. It's leather, it's ergonomic, it's comfortable, it even smells good. Next I'm thinking of training it to cook me dinner.

[darthdavid]

I think he's looking for brands and prices. I'm interested too because I love my chair but I've compressed the foam so much that I end up feeling the hard plastic base with no real cushioning. This means I either have to get un lazy and fix it with new foam rubber padding or get a new chair.

[Uraniun235]

Go to your local office supplies store and test out some of the chairs there.

[Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman]

You may wanna' check this out.

[phongn]

Most office-supply store chairs aren't that well built, but if you want a well-made and comfortable chair it'll cost you (OTOH it'll probably last a lot longer, too). Most cities have what is essentially an office-furnishing warehouse store, try to find one and go there.

[InnocentBystander]

You may wanna' check this out.

The review says it isn't comfortable at all

[Faram]

Just get any cheap IKEA chair and change it every other year.

That is what I do anyway.

[Melchior]

I use this:


and I am quite happy with it (mine is black)
http://www.stokkeusa.com
EDIT: it isn't exactly cheap, but it is well built (mine is five years old and still perfect)

[InnocentBystander]

I use this:
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and I am quite happy with it (mine is black)
http://www.stokkeusa.com
EDIT: it isn't exactly cheap, but it is well built (mine is five years old and still perfect)

I read that those were a little "hard on the knees" after half an hour or so.

[Uraniun235]

Someone needs to make consumer versions of the command chairs from Star Trek.

[Edi]

You want a good office chair, buy a Kinnarps. If you scrounge around used furniture stores, you could get one cheaply. I paid only €85 for one almost like this with all the bells and whistles and as good as new and a better color, but it would cost something like €500 or €600 (minimum) new.

It's got six or seven different controls to adjust just about anything so that it fits you just right, and it's very solid construction, unlike some other supposedly good office chairs I've seen that fall apart very quickly with prolonged use.

Edi

[Melchior]

I read that those were a little "hard on the knees" after half an hour or so.

I never had problems, and I use it for hours every day, but it seems that if you aren't tall enough it can get stressful.
On the other hand, it should be good for your back, since it forces it in the correct position.

[InnocentBystander]

You want a good office chair, buy a Kinnarps. If you scrounge around used furniture stores, you could get one cheaply. I paid only €85 for one almost like this with all the bells and whistles and as good as new and a better color, but it would cost something like €500 or €600 (minimum) new.

It's got six or seven different controls to adjust just about anything so that it fits you just right, and it's very solid construction, unlike some other supposedly good office chairs I've seen that fall apart very quickly with prolonged use.

Edi

Says it's hard to find in the US, so I doubt I'll be able to find one in any stores in new jersey. I didn't even see anything on ebay...

[Crayz9000]

I seriously can't stand those knee chairs. I'm never at the correct height when I'm using one, and I can't lean back to let myself rest, which is a must if I'm working against a deadline on the computer.

The chair I use is basically a tall-backed executive chair. The padding is still good (although getting worn, I've had it for about five years already) and it has good back & neck support.

[General Brock]

Look at lumbar, neck, and head support. It's sometimes hard to find a chair that delivers all three at a good price. A low-backed chair often delivers good lumbar support, and feels great when you are fresh. It does so at the expense of the head and neck, though. A full-backed chair sometimes comprimises the lower back, no matter how padded it looks.

Also, invest in a couple of those 'U' shaped napping pillows that will support the head and neck, like airline travellers sometimes use. Make sure you can use them on the chair, of course; a bulky one on a high-backed chair is no use.