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Dec 27

Mesh Chairs

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Paoleng

When mesh office chairs first hit the office furniture scene in the 1990s they were immediately looked at as new, innovative and eye-catching. Mesh back chairs offer a sleek, modern look that was instantly adopted by anyone and everyone that wanted an up to date, top notch office. Mesh chairs started to be used on many popular TV shows and in numerous Hollywood films, which helped to demonstrate the stature that the new modern office chairs conveyed.

Herman Miller took the lead by introducing one of the first mesh office chairs, the Aeron. Herman Miller did not hold back with the functionality of their Aeron chair. Almost everything on the chair was adjustable including: the armrests, seat depth, seat height, a fully adjustable backrest and adjustable lumbar support. Even with all of these high end ergonomic functions, the Aeron’s mesh upholstery was an even greater feature. Many mesh chairs feature mesh that is coarse and stiff or soft and stretchy. The coarse, stiff mesh will provide adequate support but will be uncomfortable to the touch and may ruin clothing. The soft, stretchy mesh will be comfortable initially but when the mesh sags it will no longer provide the needed support and over time the user will start to experience pain. Herman Miller was able to use a Pellicle mesh that was both soft and strong. They successfully designed an ergonomically correct chair with a high quality mesh that was soft enough to provide maximum comfort for long hours and durable enough to resist sagging over time. It was Herman Miller’s combination of premium mesh and an ergonomic chair design that catapulted them to the top of the mesh chair industry. Since the inception of the Aeron, almost every other office chair manufacturer has come up with their own mesh back chairs.

The appeal of mesh back chairs is not only the high tech design or the rave reviews that chairs like the Aeron has received but also the amazing comfort that mesh can provide to the user. Historically office chairs have been upholstered with fabric, leather or vinyl. These types of upholsteries will always have some type of hard backing with a foam filled seat and backrest. Although comfortable, these upholsteries are not flexible or breathable like the mesh. Most mesh office chairs have no material or backing behind the mesh. This design helps to promote airflow and keep the user much cooler during the day. This will help to reduce overheating, sweating and the wrinkling of dress clothes. The lack of a solid backing allows the mesh to expand and stretch to meet your specific body dimensions instead of forcing your body dimensions to meet those of the chair. High quality mesh chairs will almost always give the user the feeling that they are floating because the mesh is so light and your body never comes into contact with a stiff backing.

Although many great mesh chairs exist, it is still important to avoid mesh office chairs that may end up causing more harm than good. It is very important to “test drive” mesh back chairs before buying. The quality of mesh on the chair is critical and the only way to know if it is comfortable is to sit in the chair. Try to find mesh that is comfortable to the touch and stiff enough to provide good support. Some mesh chairs may feature a mesh seat and mesh backrest while others may feature a mesh backrest and padded fabric or padded leather seat. It is important to sit in a couple different models to determine which type is the most comfortable. Also consider how many hours per sitting you will be in the chair. If you will be in your chair for more than 4 or 5 hours at a time then it is usually better to have a padded seat. A mesh seat can cause added stress to the tailbone that can cause pain and numbness if used for extended hours. The added padding that is received from a fabric or leather seat will help to alleviate the tension that is exerted on the tailbone.

Mesh back chairs can make a huge improvement in employee comfort, productivity and attitude. Instead of having uncomfortable employees that get hot and sweaty, mesh office chairs provide added air circulation. This circulation will immediately make the employee more comfortable and therefore much more productive. Having new aged mesh back chairs that employees can look forward to working in is an advantage in any company. Read More →

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Dec 24

Herman Chairs

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Paoleng

The Herman Miller Aeron office chair is available in 3 models; the basic model does not feature adjustable arms or an adjustable tilt. The second option has an adjustable tilt but not adjustable arms and finally the top model features fully adjustable parts. All models are available in two colors: carbon pellicle and graphite base. Its distinctive design is familiar to aficionados of Herman Miller chairs. The chair’s form is designed to naturally conform to an individual’s body, despite their height or weight size. Many retailers and manufacturers have sought to mimic the design of these chairs; however, the original design simply cannot be surpassed. Another highly appealing aspect of these chairs is the fact that they are constructed from recycled materials. The manufacturer is so confident in the product that they have produced that they offer a twelve year warranty on all of their chairs.

Professional and consumer written reviews have been overwhelmingly positive about the Herman Miller Aeron office chair. There were many individuals who originally purchased the chair for its visual appeal, intending it to be used as a secondary office chair. Upon discovering that the Herman Miller chairs were more comfortable than the primary office chair, they switched immediately. Other consumers have even gone as far as to replace their dining room table chairs with ones created by Herman Miller (they don’t only make office chairs!). Individuals who are smaller in stature find this type of chair especially comfortable to use.

The basic Aeron office chair does not have the extra bells and whistles that its more expensive counterparts do; however, this fact does not bother most consumers in the least and the basic model is extremely popular. The webbing that is used in the construction of the sides of the chair is especially popular among consumers because it allows the chair to breathe. Others are duly impressed by the durability of the chair. Most individuals have used their chair for years without incurring any type of problem. Those whose jobs required them to sit in front of a desk for multiple hours a day thought highly of how well the chairs supported their posture and evenly distributed their weight. Although chairs that are designed by this high-end company tend to be rather expensive, it is an investment well spent and most consumers would agree. Read More →

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Dec 22

Chairs Office photo

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Paoleng

These days, professionals spend a majority of their waking hours at their workplace. The office is like a second home to them. Secondly, most employees have such a work profile where they are required to be seated at one place for as long as eight hours. In such a scenario, office chairs play an extremely important role in the day to day functioning of professionals.

Another way to look at the importance of office chairs, office desks and other official furniture is the kind of impression they portray about the company on existing and prospective clients, as well as visitors. In the cut throat corporate scenario, even the smallest detail can make or break an important business deal, and affect the company’s market reputation and client base.

If the company has a reasonably good turnover, but the office chairs and furniture are old, broken and uncomfortable, then it reflects lack of professionalism and a miserly attitude on the company’s part. It also mirrors the fact that the company does not value its employees and human resource, and hence is insensitive to issues related to the employees’ comfort. This may also give out wrong messages about the company’s credibility to the clients. If the company cares about its employees, then the employee too develops a sense of loyalty towards the company.

It is not necessary that the company has to change their office desks and other furniture every season or every year. The office furniture also need not be too costly and ornamental. It can be simple, graceful and aesthetic, along with being reasonably priced. Two very important aspects are to be kept in mind while choosing office chairs and desks. Firstly, they must be comfortable, especially for a person who has to be seated on it for a minimum of eight hours. If the employee feels comfortable while working, his efficiency and productivity automatically goes up. Secondly, they can be stylish to look at, though not necessarily costly, in keeping with the image of the company.

Office chairs need to be a combination of comfort and style. It is extremely important not to compromise on these two aspects while selecting office furniture. These factors may seem inconsequential, but may have a long-term effect on the company’s reputation and fortune. Read More →

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