Choosing an Office Chair for Home

[ROT]

Any advice here? I'm leaning toward a Herman Miller Aeron (I've found a good price) or a CXO Highback. The problem is that I find all these "task" chairs bordering on the hideous in terms of design. I'm a big fan of art deco...

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Kent Wang]

As much as the Aeron has been touted as a landmark in modern design, I, too, find it hideous. Nevertheless, it is comfortable and would certainly get it if it can be found at a cut-rate price.

 

[philosophe]

Personally, I use a split back chair. I find the design more comfortable than the aeron. But's all a matter of personal preference.

 

[ROT]

Originally Posted by philosophe

Personally, I use a split back chair. I find the design more comfortable than the aeron. But's all a matter of personal preference.

Thanks philosophe. Split back? First I've run into that term. The chairs I tried out all had single piece backs. Could you forward a link to an example or a brand name, please?

Cheers,
ROT

 

[ROT]

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

As much as the Aeron has been touted as a landmark in modern design, I, too, find it hideous. Nevertheless, it is comfortable and would certainly get it if it can be found at a cut-rate price.

Getting a good deal on "last year's model" before the price increase. And an additional 10% off if I buy the one off the floor. All of which is still hard to swallow taking into account the design. Unfortunately I tend to consider aesthetic value first and construction second

 

[bachbeet]

ROT: Don't know if you have a Healthy Back Store near you, but I bought a really nice chair there that gives great support and is very comfortable at far less than the Aeron. It cost $800 and is worth every penny. I have no back problems using this chair. You can probably get one online too. It's the CXO model and it's now on sale for about $700.

And, the one I have at home is less expensive and quite good. It's from CSN chairs online. Huge selection at great prices.

 

[designprofessor]

Aesthetically, I like the Eames aluminum group.
But some designer classics can uncomfortable.
Test dirve.

 

[ROT]

bachbeet, I do have a Healthy Back Store just down the street. The CXO was a close runner up, but more expensive since I got the discounts on the Aeron. Will check again tomorrow.

designprofessor, Eames... a sight for sore eyes. I'll look into the aluminium group asap. At the moment I'm using a mid-century modern aluminum chair whose seat and back rest I recovered in some leftover houndstooth flannel. It's quite comfortable except for the arm rests which are too high for me.

Thanks for the suggestions.
ROT

 

[johnapril]

Check out www.ergoboy.com

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by designprofessor

Aesthetically, I like the Eames aluminum group. But some designer classics can uncomfortable. Test dirve.
That is what I have and my back is getting really bad from it. Mine is the short armless version in white leather and looks very cool. Given my absolute choice of office chairs, I would consider the following: Cappellini Juli chair Vitra Meda Chair Pollock Chair (knoll?) - ugly but cool

 

[swisloc]

I have an aeron at work and an old Herman Miller Eames Aluminum at home and although the aeron is comfortable, the eames is comfortable enough and looks WAY better...

 

[johnapril]

Originally Posted by iammatt

That is what I have and my back is getting really bad from it. Mine is the short armless version in white leather and looks very cool.

Given my absolute choice of office chairs, I would consider the following:

Cappellini Juli chair
Vitra Meda Chair
Pollock Chair (knoll?) - ugly but cool

Does Cappellini use top grain leather?

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by johnapril

Does Cappellini use top grain leather?
Yes, they use all Frau leather which is the same that Maserati and (I believe) Ferrari use. I am personally not a fan of leather and the Juli chair is not made from it. I think that it is sort of a molded polyeurathane. I see wood, stone and leather as kind of fascistic and I am more of a hippy type.

 

[globetrotter]

one thing that everybody else in america may know, but I learned the hard way - if you have hardwood floor, put down someting under the office chair or you will **** up the wood.

 

[philosophe]

I looked around on the web and couldn't find a picture of the chair I own.

You might check out this site for various tips about seating and office configuration.

http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/AHTutorials/chairch.html