Did you know
that an average person spends about 5 years sitting? Alarming, isn’t it? And
most of your time out of these 5 years, goes into sitting indoors, most
probably in your not so comfortable office chair. So in order to stay away from
all the deadly diseases and health risks, you need to change. By change, it
doesn’t mean you stand all day at work; instead you should change your chair.
The modern
chair, much more than the four-legged sitting tool
With the innovations,
patterns, designs and options made available in the furniture industry across
the globe as if it were a viral phenomenon, choosing the right chair becomes a
bigger challenge than calming down the Hulk. But if you think like Shakespeare
and say boldly, “What’s in a Chair?”, we’ve news for you. Unlike common belief, there are a number of
different chair types available. Some give you comfort, some are simply meant
to carve impressions on the neighbors while some, really enhance your health.
Yes, you heard it right; some chairs do enhance your health by helping you
correct your sitting posture. Its sad
doctors don’t prescribe chairs. L
Now heading
right to the topic, let’s focus on knowing more about different types of chairs
available.
1)
Executive
Chairs: These types of chairs are
meant for people who belong to a higher hierarchical rank in the office.
Usually, these chairs have a high back than the typical chairs and have a
revolving bottom. The cushion is made of premium quality material, mostly
genuine leather while the durability factor is high as well. These chairs are
mostly used in corporate honchos’ cabins or conference rooms.
2)
Premium
Chairs: As the name tells its
tale, Premium Chairs are made of uber high quality material, are very luxurious
and give-out a very soft, comfortable and relaxing sitting experience. These
chairs are usually the ones your bosses sit on. They come in various colors,
shapes and sizes and have a similar backrest and handrest like the Executive
chairs. The only difference is the material, the comfort and above all, the
price; but if you’re the boss, this is what will distinguish you from others.
3)
Student
Chairs: Classrooms,
institutes, colleges, coaching classes, etc. order or buy student chairs for
their students. These chairs have a good backrest, most of them don’t have
wheels and adjustable bottom, while some also come with all these features as
well. Student chairs are shorter in height as compared to other chairs and are
good for long hours of study and for boosting concentration.
4)
Task
Chairs and Specialty Chairs:
Chairs meant for specific tasks like bar stools, waiting lounge chairs,
barber’s chair, etc. come under the task chairs category. These chairs are
simple in design, not very comfortable and moderately priced. Quality might be
a setback when you go for these types of chairs
5)
Ergonomically
Designed Chairs: Ergonomics is
the science of sitting in a correct posture. Chairs that are ergonomically
designed tend to offer great deal of comfort, relaxation and ease of working.
They undergo rounds of rigorous testing, making them great for those suffering
from spine problems or for those who sit for very long hours. If you’re an
office employee, ask your boss to buy ergonomically designed chairs for you and
your colleagues so that productivity is increased and pain is reduced.
6)
Show-off
Chairs: These are those chairs
you might have seen in art galleries or plush restaurants or hotels and in the
living room of your insanely rich relative or neighbor. These chairs offer less
of comfort, less of durability but are high on impressions and price.
Now, after
we’ve narrowed down the characteristics of different types of chairs, it will
be easy for you to choose one for yourself, for your family members or for your
employees. Our recommendation still goes on to ergonomically designed chairs as
they are really good for health. And lastly, let us give you some good news –
some furniture brands also offer ergonomically designed chairs in the premium,
professional, executive and student categories.
Good luck
with shopping for a new chair!
