Great Places for Desk Chairs

You might be able to turn a spare room into a home office , in which case you could indulge yourself with a large , leather executive chair complete with a padded headrest. Or , if you only have space for a small workstation tucked away in a corner of your flat , choose one of our slimmer , low-backed desk chairs. Some colourful swivel chairs are perfect for kiddies' bedrooms. Others are stylish enough to double up as lounge chairs. If you plan on taking your new desk chair on a working tour around the house or office , choose a model without armrests. This way they can slip easily into desk spaces of varying heights. No more annoying bumps on the elbow!

Comfortable and Chic Desk Chairs

Experiencing back pain? We keep a number of ergonomic chairs intelligently designed to ease the pressure on your back. These come with supportive contours or special adjustable mechanisms that cup the lumbar region. Even if you don't have a back problem , an ergonomic desk chair is a wise choice if you sit for hours on end. The lock and tilt mechanism on many of our products will prove indispensable to you after a few days of use. First , adjust the chair back to your regular sitting position. Now tilt it so that it's at about 90 degrees to your bottom. Then simply engage the locking feature. Now your desk chair is set to the perfect position to improve your posture during those long working hours. You'll also become one of those people who always knows when someone else has been sitting in their chair.

Features for a Better Fit

So , what are some of the things to look out for when you buy a desk chair? There's the ability to swivel and tilt , handy if you want to settle back and stretch your legs during a long phone call. Rotating castors are useful if you need to slide between multiple desks. The ability to adjust the seat height is important because it lets you sit comfortably at any desk or workspace without holding your back at an unnatural angle. Some models come with adjustable backrests , headrests and armrests enabling the new chair to fit you just right.

Materials

An increasingly popular fabric used in the construction of desk chairs is mesh. It's thin and breathable yet still very durable and supportive. Mesh fabric helps air get to your back and shoulders so they don't feel hot and sticky , even when you're crouched in front of a computer on a summer's day. If you want a portable chair , look out for products made from carbon fibre. You'll also find plenty of modern desk chairs with layers of soft foam padding and a luxe , upholstered finish , in leather or another durable fabric.

Desk Chair Designs

If you prefer to keep things totally businesslike , you can choose from a range of functional desk chairs in simple industrial styles. Black , white , gray and other neutral colours are elegant for this purpose. But there's nothing to say that a desk chair for the home shouldn't have a little bit of flair too. In that case , check out our other designs decked out in lush wooden veneers or colourful plastics and fabrics , with silhouettes that are eye-catching as well as practical.

What to Pair with Your Chair

While you're doing your online shopping , consider teaming your new chair with a computer desk in a crisp , contemporary style. Features like sliding worktops and drawers make it easy to get organised. If you're worried about protecting your hardwood floors , we have special chair mats that do just that. These also create the ideal surface for castors to roll about on. Discover much more office furniture here too , including desk lamps , filing cabinets and bookcases for storing ring-binders and textbooks.