Lanoma W. (Wasi) Tardiss, a prominent European designer that has majored in Occupation Therapy as well as Industrial Design and is currently finalizing the design for RiseFurniture.com's first new chair that is set to launch in the winter of 2007/2008.
RiseFurniture.com's chair will be budget minded without giving up any of the essential ergonomic features that are key to the users comfort health and well being. At the same time the emphasis on design is a priority in making RiseFurniture.com's attractive to the workplace community.
RiseFurniture.com carries a wide range of Previously Owned seating products (used chairs) that can be viewed at RiseFurniture.com/previously-owned-furniture.html.
Here is a summary of what RiseFurniture.com is using as a foundation for building it's first chair:
It is important that the chair on which you spend long working hours should be friendly to your body. Or else you are bound to suffer from severe health hazards in the long run. The best ergonomic office chair is the one that does not leave your body stressed out after the day’s work.
The best ergonomic office chair offers a firm support to your back and lumbar area. In addition, it is adjustable to your needs. The best ergonomic office chair revolves 360 degrees to enable you to pick things around your work desk without having to strain your body or put it in awkward postures.
The best ergonomic office chair comes with a sturdy base. It consists of five legs attached with casters that roll smoothly over the floor. The chair is well balanced with no risk of tripping over.
Let’s have a look at a few tips to help you select the best ergonomic office chair.
The seat of the ergonomic chair should be at least 16” high. It should be 15-17” long, and a minimum of 18” wide. Make sure that it provides sufficient support to your thighs.
The edges of the seat should be padded with soft material. The front edge should be rounded or in a “waterfall” form for a comfortable support.
The material used for cushioning should be firm, not too spongy, and porous.
Make sure that the ergonomic chair has an adjustable tilt up to five degrees forward as well as backward.
The backrest of ergonomic chairs should offer a firm support to the lower back area of your body. The ideal backrest is 15” high and 12” wide.
The best ergonomic office chair has a backrest that is wide at the base and curved at the sides to match your body curves and make for comfortable seating. Its reclination should be at least 15 degrees.
Ensure that the armrests are big enough to provide comfort to your forearm. In addition, it should not interfere with your work.
Normally, the best ergonomic office chair is designed to support a weight of 275 pounds and less. While planning for your office settings, it is always important to include ergonomic furniture in the plan. A modern and sophisticated working place should reflect a concern for health to. The best ergonomic office chair is going to make your workstation more interesting and workable.
Source: http://www.chair-ergonomic.com/
