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Alastair Brown · November 13th, 2008, 04:30 AM

You are all bound to get asked what you want for Christmas. Well....how about taking care of your back this Christmas and invest in a good chair?

Stop for a moment and answer this....as you are reading this...i your lower back supported or ...are you pearched at the front of your seat slouched like a sack of potatoes?

Are your arms supported?

I asked myself that a week or two ago, and the answer was no. I had one of those typical office leather directors chairs. There was little cushioning for my behind, it was so deep that I was perched at the front, and my back was aching and the arm rests were like cheese wire on my elbows.

Considering the time we spend editing, reckoned I should splash on something decent. Went into a local supplier and tried EVERY chair.

I ended up with this one which wasn't the biggest or most expensive. I kept going back to it and it just seemed to fit.

It isn't too deep and has an adjustable back support so my back is always supported.
It takes up much less room,
It is nicely cushioned.
It has scalloped arm rests that cup my forearms. I can adjust the height and width apart of these, so that my arm is held at a nice height for the mouse.

Staples.co.uk - Above 50.00 GBP

Travis Cossel · November 13th, 2008, 02:05 PM

Too funny. I actually got a new chair for Christmas last year from my in-laws. It has lumbar support, which is awesome. My previous chair was a piece of crap, and I can't believe I went so long editing in that thing.

Mary Angelini · November 26th, 2008, 08:06 PM

I am in need of a new office chair/ desk set up. Looked at the typical Staples/ office depo and found nothing I liked. I saw a on a thread a few months agao about a REALLY expenisve chair, and now I cannot fin the thread.

Any brands or places to find good chairs?

Tim Harjo · November 26th, 2008, 10:26 PM

What do you all think about getting a raised desk and just getting a stool. Then you could sit or stand. Major overhaul though =(

Alastair Brown · November 27th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary Angelini

I am in need of a new office chair/ desk set up. Looked at the typical Staples/ office depo and found nothing I liked. I saw a on a thread a few months agao about a REALLY expenisve chair, and now I cannot fin the thread.

Any brands or places to find good chairs?

Seem to remember it was an Aero chair? It's actually like a fancy version of the one I posted (similar arm rests)

Ergonomic Executive Mesh Office Chair (£271.49 Ex Vat) (EO18)

Bill Busby · November 27th, 2008, 03:16 AM

It may be the Herman Miller Aeron. Great chair. I've had an earlier model since 2002 bought from a local ebayer. I can't imagine sitting in much else for extended periods of time.

Alastair Brown · November 27th, 2008, 03:36 AM

I think you are right. And boy..it IS expensive.

Aeron Chair from Herman Miller, available from PRB in the UK

That earlier one I posted must be a budget lookalike version.

Tripp Woelfel · November 27th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alastair Brown

I ended up with this one which wasn't the biggest or most expensive. I kept going back to it and it just seemed to fit.

That's quite a coincidence. Although I don't think it's identical, I got a very similar chair a year ago from Staples US and it's been fantastic. It could be a bit more padded but then it might not work as well.

I can spend all day in that chair with no aches or pains afterward... and I'm old.

November 13th, 2008, 04:30 AM	#1
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Christmas Gifts You are all bound to get asked what you want for Christmas. Well....how about taking care of your back this Christmas and invest in a good chair? Stop for a moment and answer this....as you are reading this...i your lower back supported or ...are you pearched at the front of your seat slouched like a sack of potatoes? Are your arms supported? I asked myself that a week or two ago, and the answer was no. I had one of those typical office leather directors chairs. There was little cushioning for my behind, it was so deep that I was perched at the front, and my back was aching and the arm rests were like cheese wire on my elbows. Considering the time we spend editing, reckoned I should splash on something decent. Went into a local supplier and tried EVERY chair. I ended up with this one which wasn't the biggest or most expensive. I kept going back to it and it just seemed to fit. It isn't too deep and has an adjustable back support so my back is always supported. It takes up much less room, It is nicely cushioned. It has scalloped arm rests that cup my forearms. I can adjust the height and width apart of these, so that my arm is held at a nice height for the mouse. Staples.co.uk - Above 50.00 GBP

November 13th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#2
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	Too funny. I actually got a new chair for Christmas last year from my in-laws. It has lumbar support, which is awesome. My previous chair was a piece of crap, and I can't believe I went so long editing in that thing. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

November 26th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#3
Mary Angelini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 141	all I want for Christmas is a good chair.... I am in need of a new office chair/ desk set up. Looked at the typical Staples/ office depo and found nothing I liked. I saw a on a thread a few months agao about a REALLY expenisve chair, and now I cannot fin the thread. Any brands or places to find good chairs? __________________ "Perhaps I cannot change the wind, but I can adjust my sails" www.keymomentsonline.com

November 26th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#4
Tim Harjo Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 195	What do you all think about getting a raised desk and just getting a stool. Then you could sit or stand. Major overhaul though =(

November 27th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#6
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	It may be the Herman Miller Aeron. Great chair. I've had an earlier model since 2002 bought from a local ebayer. I can't imagine sitting in much else for extended periods of time.

November 27th, 2008, 03:36 AM	#7
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	I think you are right. And boy..it IS expensive. Aeron Chair from Herman Miller, available from PRB in the UK That earlier one I posted must be a budget lookalike version.