How to Choose the Best Computer Chair and Buying Criteria
The variety of models produced makes you think before you make a purchase. How to choose a computer chair, what to pay attention to first? Manufacturers indicate more than a dozen main characteristics of products. The buyer must formulate a "portfolio" of requests for which he will make his choice. But for that, he must have an idea of the element of furniture, of its function.
Design features
The design of the chair should provide a comfortable working position for the computer. The main components of the product:
- feedback;
- seat;
- support mechanism.
Additional elements in the equipment of the chair depend on the usage (for children, managers, gamers, office workers):
- head support;
- armrests;
- footrest.
The presence and list of regulatory mechanisms are determined by the level of performance:
- following;
- Business;
- economy
It is mandatory for all models to individually adjust the chair to the height of the seat, the inclination of the backrest.
Choice criteria
The measure of the required qualities is:
- Functional purpose of the chair.
- Extended seating comfort. For this, the chair must correspond to the anatomical characteristics of the person.
- Operating safety: stability of the structure, no harmful effect of the cladding.
According to the listed criteria, the models are produced:
- for gamers;
- children;
- office (directors, employees).
Manufacturers indicate specific indicators in the description and technical characteristics of the seats. They can be used to judge the quality of products, the conformity of requests and offers.
Ergonomic
The ergonomics of a workstation on a computer chair means performing professional tasks with maximum comfort. Constructive solutions of modern models take into account the physiological and anatomical features of the body. Thanks to them, there is an even distribution of the load on the spine, and the fatigue threshold is reduced.
Headrest
The presence of a headrest reduces stress on the cervical spine. To give a comfortable position for the head and neck, it can be lengthened, tilted.
Armrests
When resting on the forearms, the hands do not get tired of performing monotonous operations on the keyboard. They can be removable and fixed. To complete the design of the chair, the material and color of the armrests and the crossbar are identical.
Oscillation mechanism
The rocking function helps relieve the spine. The support mechanism of the rocking chair is equipped with a top-gun, a multiblock which does not allow tilting backwards at a defined amplitude.
Tapestry
The elasticity of the load, the air permeability of the padding affect the pressure on the coccyx, blood circulation in the pelvic organs and legs, gas exchange in the skin.
Textile
Natural upholstery fabrics are indispensable in children's chairs. They are environmentally friendly, easy to clean and wash. Inexpensive models for adults use microfiber (waterproof and dustproof fabric), multi-layer cotton mesh, acrylic mesh.
Leather
Products with leather upholstery belong to the luxury class and serve as interior decoration. The leather cover is breathable and maintains an attractive appearance for a long time.
artificial leather
Leatherette is used in economy and business models. Durable and practical material.
gas lift
The gas spring (pneumatic cartridge) is part of the support mechanism. Thanks to this, the seat is adjusted in height, shock absorption when landing, the ability to rotate around the axis by 360 degrees.
Features that determine service life, flexibility of seat height adjustment, permissible weight:
crosses
The support part of the chair consists of 4-5 legs, fixed to the base, made of plastic or steel.
Roller skates
The wheels attached to the crossbar provide maneuverability and ease of movement. Types of rollers: plastic, rubberized, with a "skirt".
Regulating mechanism
A mechanism is fixed between the gas spring and the seat, with the help of which the inclination of the backrest, the rise of the seat and the fixation are corrected. Depending on the price, the computer chairs are equipped with:
- gas switch (up and down) - dollar;
- backrest adjuster - spring-loaded screw device;
- rocking chair mechanism - top gun.
In luxury models, instead of a top-gun, a multi-block is used.
width and depth
The right seat and the right backrest will provide you with working comfort. Computer chair seats have rounded edges and a central recess for air circulation. The condition of the spine depends on the height and width of the back:
- 90x60 centimeters. Chest and lumbar support.
- 60x55 centimeters. Control of the lumbar spine.
In orthopedic models, the back of the chair repeats the physiological deviation of the spine from the neck to the lower back, relieving the load on the intervertebral discs.
Appointment
The main purpose of the chair is to create favorable working conditions:
- comfortable body position;
- to create a working atmosphere in the office, as an element of the interior;
- picture appearance.
Allocate templates for home/office, staff, visitors, managers. The main criterion when choosing a chair is the duration of the work cycle.
Minimum load
Models for visitors do not provide adjustment mechanisms to create comfort, headrests, armrests.
For an active user
The chairs must ensure work without danger to health. Furniture elements require adjustment in height, slope.
Fully workplace
The work of a leader is irregular. The director's chair is equipped with full functionality, with orthopedic properties and has a presentable appearance.
Gamers need furniture that relieves spinal stress, but without expensive or bulky upholstery.
Features of the choice of child seats
The choice of a child seat should be based on safety, environmental friendliness, the age of the child and the impact on posture formation.
Height adjustment
The height of the seat should correspond to the legs bent at the knees at an angle of 90 degrees.
Headrest
Head support is essential for older students. Prolonged forward bending of the neck can cause curvature of the spine in the thoracic region.
Fabric upholstery
Seat upholstery should be breathable and cleanable.
Footrest
Without support on your feet, it is impossible to develop the correct posture.
Steady crossbeam
A young child should not be able to swing, turn in a chair due to the risk of injury.
Review of popular models
The demand for a particular model depends on the correspondence of functionality, comfort to the needs of the consumer and his financial capabilities.
For gamers
To compensate for the load on the spine, models with orthopedic and height-adjustable qualities are offered.
AeroCool AC220
Produced with a metal crossbar on wheels, faux leather lining. Equipped with: armrests, removable head and lumbar cushions. Adjustment mechanisms: swing, tilt, height.
ThunderX3 RC3
The difference between the chair and the previous model:
- Back height - 84 centimeters.
- The depth of the seat is 56.5 centimeters.
- Floor height - 50-58 centimeters.
- Horizontal armrest adjustment.
- RGB - backlight.
Backlight features: 7 colors to choose from, overflows, battery operation.
TetChair iCar
The model is designed for the weight of one person up to 120 kilograms. The crosspiece is made of plastic, on wheels. Upholstery - eco-leather. Removable cushions, hand rests, swing, tilt and height adjusters are available.
AKRACING Arctic
Metal crossbar with wheels. Backrest parameters - 93 by 58, seats - 38 by 55 (centimeters).Head, arm, lower back support. There is a swing mechanism, adjustment of heights, inclination, amplitude.
President Game 10
Gaming, with fabric lining, plastic crossbar, on wheels, for users up to 120 kilograms. There is no headrest. The synchromechanism controls the position of the body.
CTK-XH-8060
Games room, equipped with pillows, soft armrests. The size of the seat is 54 by 50 centimeters. Upholstery material - artificial leather.
The best office chairs
Office furniture for staff should ensure efficient workflow.
Kulik System Company
The total height is 133-149 centimeters. Upholstery - eco-leather in 4 colors. Metal support cross, with rubberized rollers. The product is equipped with armrests, headrest, lumbar support, multi-block rocking mechanism.
C2W Channel Co
Armchair with metal crosspiece, synchronous rocking mechanism. Equipped with non-adjustable armrests, backrest, no lumbar support.
Elegance of the Kulik system
Model on metal crosspiece with semi-flexible rollers, varies:
- total height - from 117 to 133;
- seat depth - from 43 to 48;
- colors - 6 types.
Equipment: armrests, headrest, multiblock, height adjustment, inclination, swing.
Metta Samurai S-3
Furniture appointment: for the head. Product features: possibility of adjusting the armrests, headrest, backrest, seat.
President 668LT
Produced on plastic crossbar with rollers, eco-leather upholstery. Standard conditions of comfort.
KB-8 Bureaucrat
Inexpensive model of classic design, equipped with a backrest tilting mechanism, seat height adjustment. Dimensions: WxD - 53x48.
Ergohuman Plus Leg Rest
High comfort computer chair (with all adjustable elements). There is a footrest.
TetChair Twister Twister
The product with eco-leather upholstery has armrests, plastic crossbar, adjustable seat height (49-66) and rocking rigidity. The backrest measures 61 centimeters.
Recardo Director
Executive chair with armrests, swivel mechanism, seat adjustment, fabric upholstery, plastic crossbar.
Tetchair NEO1
The eco-leather model with a plastic crossbar has a weight limit of up to 100 kilograms. Equipment: headrest, armrests, swing mechanism.
Height (centimeter):
- back - 72;
- seats - 49-61;
- armchairs - 121-133.
Width (centimeter):
- back - 51;
- seats - 51;
- armchairs - 64.
The depth of the seat is 50 centimeters.
SAMURAI SL-3
Orthopedic model with multiblock. Seat dimensions: 52 x 45 centimeters.
DUOREST SMART DR-7500
Orthopedic chair. Upholstery - eco-leather. Seat: 50.5 by 48 centimeters. The permitted weight is 110 kilograms.
AV 108 PL (727) MK
Cheap product with headrest, textile covering. Seat: 52x45 centimeters.
T-9915A / BROWN
Massive orthopedic chair with a seat of 77 by 74 centimeters, weight limit up to 181 kilograms.
ERGOHUMAN PLUS LUXURY
Top-of-the-range model with leather covering, maximum back support in the neck and lumbar region.
For children and teenagers
Chairs are selected depending on the age, height, weight of the child.
Kulik System Trio
For children, with a headrest, armrests, a backrest 52x42, a seat - 40x34, the distance to the floor is 41-57. All elements of the product are adjusted.
MEALUX Nobel Prize
Fabric upholstery. Backrest, seat are adjustable. The minimum height from the ground is 28 centimeters. Fixing the rollers.
TCT NANOTEC CHILDREN'S CHAIR
Model with adjustable seat, footrest. Chair height - from 82 to 98 centimeters.
CH-797 Bureaucrat
Armchair with a comfortable backrest, armrests, screw spring mechanism, covered in fabric.
TetChair CH 413 baby
The product is 89-101 centimeters high, with armrests, back swing, seat height adjustment (43-55 centimeters from the floor). Seat dimensions: 44x45.
Recardo Junior
Product with 39 cm backrest, seat adjustment, textile covering.
CH-201NX Bureaucrat
Model on plastic crossbar with wheels. Upholstery - fabric. There are seat height and seat depth adjustments.
STANFORD DUO (Y-135) KBL
Furniture for a child from 7 to 10 years old. Adjustable backrest and seat, fabric upholstery, casters.