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Tony-GB · 2 January 2009, 07:51 AM

Hi All

Can anyone recommend a good computer chair?

Thanks in advance

dubyatf · 2 January 2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-GB

Hi All

Can anyone recommend a good computer chair?

Thanks in advance

http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/...440-p8,00.html

I tried them at work and then bought 1. Then the wife wanted one. I've had mine about 4 years - they're great!!

Goodwatch · 2 January 2009, 07:55 AM

Not yet but I will receive a brand new one in my office within a few weeks and will report back on it. It is the latest in ergonomic office furniture with a flexible mesh back rest. I've tried it out and it is very comfortable

Goodwatch · 2 January 2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dubyatf

http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/...440-p8,00.html

I tried them at work and then bought 1. Then the wife wanted one. I've had mine about 4 years - they're great!!

Unbelievable, that is the same chair I was talking about in my other reply!

I think they are 850 Euro or something like that.

dubyatf · 2 January 2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Unbelievable, that is the same chair I was talking about in my other reply!

I think they are 850 Euro or something like that.

They're are indeed the bees knees! They cost a bit more than the rest but I'm rough on computer chairs and this one shows no signs of wear whatsoever! I went with the basic black classic Aeron. My wife got the highly-adjustable option and loves hers. Mine is the most comfortable place to sit in the house.

Incurable · 2 January 2009, 08:04 AM

I've had the 'hots' for the herman miller 'Aeron' chair for some time now. It certainly is the 'Cadillac' of chairs, or would appear to be. Available in 3 sizes, adjustable 18 ways to Dodge and has more features than Carter has pills (pretty technical descriptions, eh...). They have gotten more affordable over the years but still expensive. If you want the ultimate and are willing to spend the money to get it, check them out...

2careless · 2 January 2009, 08:08 AM

Looks very nice. Please do report how it feels Frans.

Goodwatch · 2 January 2009, 08:11 AM

Wow, small world! And I do think this is a great chair! One of my colleagues already has one and she's no longer complaining about her back.

Goodwatch · 2 January 2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

Looks very nice. Please do report how it feels Frans.

I will! I tried one out for about 15 minutes and that is too short for a real judgement but that 15 minutes felt great! I have the great fortune that I work for a company that really does what it proclaims: listen to its employees. This chair was chosen by a group of testers selected from our office staff last year. Nobody knew the prices of the 5 chairs that were offered for testing. They all voted for this chair.

Tony-GB · 2 January 2009, 08:37 AM

Fantastic advice given- thanks everyone.

vapalux · 2 January 2009, 08:46 AM

Hi Tony

As someone who has a dodgy back I have been through a few comuter chairs in my time. Its not just the chair that will make you comfortable but the way you sit in it and the correct height to you PC desk.

It therefore needs to be propery padded, tilt back that can be stopped at any angle. The same with height and it needs to be a a solid piece of kit. You also need support for the lower back and my preference is for a high back chair with lumbar support.

But and its a biggie. You can have the best chair in the world but if you don't sit in it correctly you will still ache and you might as well bin it.

Check out a few of the companies that are office furniture suppliers to big company's or your local council. There stock item is a typist chair which cheap stationers sell. Don't waste your money.

Make sure it can be adjusted enough to bring your arms level with the desk so you don't have to stretch up or down and make sure you sit in it properley. I had a £600+ chair on trial for a month and it was a piece of uncomfortable ergonomic junk!

Try a few out and remember you are going to be sitting in it for a fair amount of time.

Its not far off buying a watch!

Si

Jocke · 2 January 2009, 09:33 AM

I got a killer that is not cheap but you will love it.

I see they sell them in UK too, I got the RH Logic 4.

Here is a link to their site.

The RH Chair

As I say not cheap, but one of the best ones.

Then I have a massage chair too, but that is another story.

Good luck.

Jocke

Terry Newton · 2 January 2009, 10:49 AM

I have the Herman Miller Aeron chair at my desk at work and it is an awesome chair.

It gets the Terry Newton Two Thumbs Up Award.

Worth every penny my company paid for it.

Terry Newton

Ed Rooney · 2 January 2009, 12:25 PM

I have the Herman Miller Aeron which is pretty comfortable. I don't think I would spend my own money on it, though.

JimSnyder · 2 January 2009, 12:49 PM

Wow!! I way out of my leauge

boa2 · 2 January 2009, 12:57 PM

Love the looks of the Aeron, but I (and my wife) find them uncomfortable for extended periods. Obviously, everyone has a different opinion, and many love the chair.

I prefer http://www.ergodepot.com/?gclid=CMqx...FRg6awodjBJWCw HAG, because I can move a bit while I work.

Best of luck!

Terry Newton · 2 January 2009, 01:25 PM

Here's a place to try with some different alternatives:

http://www.downunderchicago.com/comf...o-seating.html

Since I am a spiney, I often look for furniture to help with my back. This website comes from http://www.spine-health.com/wellness...c-office-chair

Another good place is http://www.relaxtheback.com/ which has stores located throughout the country. They have a chair from Lifeform that is pretty pricey but oh so comfortable. I was at one of their stores in Minnesota a couple of Christmas's ago and bought many things for our personal comfort. Awesome store.

http://www.relaxtheback.com/catalog/...0243&tree_id=0

Good-luck in your search.

Terry Newton

Bisquitlips · 2 January 2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dubyatf

http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/...440-p8,00.html

I tried them at work and then bought 1. Then the wife wanted one. I've had mine about 4 years - they're great!!

I have one of these and they are great! Worth the money!

marshallr47 · 2 January 2009, 10:30 PM

Very nice chairs. I would recommend one.

BigHat · 2 January 2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dubyatf

http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/...440-p8,00.html

I tried them at work and then bought 1. Then the wife wanted one. I've had mine about 4 years - they're great!!

EXACTLY. It only seems expensive. It takes great care of your back and it's much cooler with the mesh then an upholstered chair. They come in three sizes too so buy the one best suited for your hgt/wgt.

TheDude · 3 January 2009, 01:00 AM

Don't forget Steelcase and Humanscale. They are very much in the league of the Herman Miller stuff.

Also, you can see a good selection of proper office chairs like these on DWR.com

http://www.dwr.com/category/furnitur...task+chairs.do

These "saddles" intrigue me. They look like they could be interesting.

BigHat · 3 January 2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

http://www.dwr.com/category/furnitur...task+chairs.do

These "saddles" intrigue me. They look like they could be interesting.

This looks risky to sleep in w/o a football helmet.

2 January 2009, 07:51 AM	#1
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Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Not yet but I will receive a brand new one in my office within a few weeks and will report back on it. It is the latest in ergonomic office furniture with a flexible mesh back rest. I've tried it out and it is very comfortable __________________ Member# 127

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Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I've had the 'hots' for the herman miller 'Aeron' chair for some time now. It certainly is the 'Cadillac' of chairs, or would appear to be. Available in 3 sizes, adjustable 18 ways to Dodge and has more features than Carter has pills (pretty technical descriptions, eh...). They have gotten more affordable over the years but still expensive. If you want the ultimate and are willing to spend the money to get it, check them out... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

2 January 2009, 08:11 AM	#8
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Wow, small world! And I do think this is a great chair! One of my colleagues already has one and she's no longer complaining about her back. __________________ Member# 127

2 January 2009, 08:37 AM	#10
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Fantastic advice given- thanks everyone. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

2 January 2009, 08:08 AM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Looks very nice. Please do report how it feels Frans.

2 January 2009, 08:46 AM	#11
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Hi Tony As someone who has a dodgy back I have been through a few comuter chairs in my time. Its not just the chair that will make you comfortable but the way you sit in it and the correct height to you PC desk. It therefore needs to be propery padded, tilt back that can be stopped at any angle. The same with height and it needs to be a a solid piece of kit. You also need support for the lower back and my preference is for a high back chair with lumbar support. But and its a biggie. You can have the best chair in the world but if you don't sit in it correctly you will still ache and you might as well bin it. Check out a few of the companies that are office furniture suppliers to big company's or your local council. There stock item is a typist chair which cheap stationers sell. Don't waste your money. Make sure it can be adjusted enough to bring your arms level with the desk so you don't have to stretch up or down and make sure you sit in it properley. I had a £600+ chair on trial for a month and it was a piece of uncomfortable ergonomic junk! Try a few out and remember you are going to be sitting in it for a fair amount of time. Its not far off buying a watch! Si

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I got a killer that is not cheap but you will love it. I see they sell them in UK too, I got the RH Logic 4. Here is a link to their site. The RH Chair As I say not cheap, but one of the best ones. Then I have a massage chair too, but that is another story. Good luck. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

2 January 2009, 10:49 AM	#13
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I have the Herman Miller Aeron chair at my desk at work and it is an awesome chair. It gets the Terry Newton Two Thumbs Up Award. Worth every penny my company paid for it. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I have the Herman Miller Aeron which is pretty comfortable. I don't think I would spend my own money on it, though.

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boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,942	Love the looks of the Aeron, but I (and my wife) find them uncomfortable for extended periods. Obviously, everyone has a different opinion, and many love the chair. I prefer http://www.ergodepot.com/?gclid=CMqx...FRg6awodjBJWCw HAG, because I can move a bit while I work. Best of luck! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

2 January 2009, 01:25 PM	#17
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Here's a place to try with some different alternatives: http://www.downunderchicago.com/comf...o-seating.html Since I am a spiney, I often look for furniture to help with my back. This website comes from http://www.spine-health.com/wellness...c-office-chair Another good place is http://www.relaxtheback.com/ which has stores located throughout the country. They have a chair from Lifeform that is pretty pricey but oh so comfortable. I was at one of their stores in Minnesota a couple of Christmas's ago and bought many things for our personal comfort. Awesome store. http://www.relaxtheback.com/catalog/...0243&tree_id=0 Good-luck in your search. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice chairs. I would recommend one. __________________ Ron

3 January 2009, 01:00 AM	#21
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Don't forget Steelcase and Humanscale. They are very much in the league of the Herman Miller stuff. Also, you can see a good selection of proper office chairs like these on DWR.com http://www.dwr.com/category/furnitur...task+chairs.do These "saddles" intrigue me. They look like they could be interesting.

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