How to choose an executive chair

Choosing a chair for the leader. There can only be two scenarios here. The boss is you. Then everything is simple. Step one: take the catalog, leaf through, select. Step two: we can’t find anything, we don’t have time to think about it, we call the secretary or office manager, the subordinate who looks into the office first will come up, we give a serious order: “Buy a manager’s chair.” And then the second scenario begins to develop - you are the one who is entrusted with buying a chair for the boss. We approach the solution of the task from the scientific organization of work and draw up a plan.

Criteria for choosing a manager's chair

If you are serious about purchasing a chair, then you need to take into account all the criteria, namely:

1. Model.
2. Dimensions.
3. Materials for the body and base.
4. Design of the back and armrests.
5. Additional elements and accessories.
6. Environmental Safety.
7. Availability of quality certificates.
8. Manufacturer.

How to decide on a design

Since we are talking about a leader, you need to take special care of his comfort. The back of the chair should be high so that you can recline your head. The angle of the back and seat is 90 degrees, this way the lumbar region relaxes better. If the chair is equipped with a “swinging” function, generally great.

Ideally, the back should follow the contours of the back.The backrest curved in place of the lumbar region will support the spine in the correct position and fix the body.

The body, base, stand, and cross must be steel coated with plastic. Such structures are strong and durable. A support ending in five rather than four arms is more stable.

IMPORTANT! Consider the dimensions of the product - not only the width and height of the chair itself, but also the depth of the seat and the height of the armrests. And most importantly - the load. Typically, such furniture is designed to weigh 100–120 kg. For larger body weights, reinforced models are needed - up to 160 kg.

Pay attention to the wheels, seat height adjustment, backrest tilt, and armrest position. They must be easy to adjust and at the same time reliable. What was not enough was for the “chair to wobble” under the boss.

Chairs with wooden armrests are especially appreciated and look expensive. Some manufacturers include spare wheels and armrests in the delivery package.

Choice of seat material and filling

The upholstery material and seat filling must be of high quality. This will ensure the user has proper blood circulation. Typically, the upholstery of the executive chair is leather and eco-leather. They are non-toxic, hygienic, hypoallergenic, strong and durable.

The best material for upholstery was and remains genuine leather. It is wear-resistant and easy to maintain. It is enough to periodically wipe it with a damp cloth.

In second place in terms of functionality is eco-leather. This is a modern high-tech artificial material. Thanks to the cotton fibers included in its composition, eco-leather “breathes”, that is, it allows air to pass through. It does not contain harmful or toxic substances, which is why it got its name. True, eco-leather is not as durable as natural leather.And yet, such furniture will go out of fashion before its upholstery.

Modern managers use polyurethane foam as a filler. It is highly wear-resistant, reliable and durable.

The thicker the filler layer, the longer, as a rule, the service life of the product. Soft chairs are more comfortable than semi-hard ones. True, they are more expensive.

Which color to choose

Choose furniture from well-known manufacturers and trusted brands. There is a large selection of models and a wide color palette. Many provide the opportunity to select upholstery materials based on samples for individual requests.

If desired, the manager can be offered a chair with a mesh back that allows air to pass through well. But in general, color is a secondary parameter. The main thing is convenience. Black, gray, brown, and beige colors are considered classic.

ATTENTION! Light color is more easily soiled. The hygiene of such a product will have to be carefully monitored. It is also important to regularly, at least once a month, check the strength of the product’s fasteners so that it does not fall apart during operation and its owner does not suffer a serious work-related injury. Such cases are described in labor protection instructions.

Naturally, the chair should not stand out from the general interior of the manager’s office. Don’t forget that bright colors will distract both the leader and the entire team from their work.

What else to consider when choosing a chair

When purchasing a chair, consider making it easy to assemble. The more positions and adjustment possibilities it provides, the more complex the assembly process may be and the greater the risk of failure.

For a business person, the head of a large company, or a businessman, it can be very important to emphasize status.Therefore, his office and furniture should look modern, stylish, and in line with fashion. This factor must also be taken into account when choosing. And naturalness and ergonomics are in fashion today.

REFERENCE! The industry produces special anatomical chairs. They ensure 100% contact of the torso with the surface of the furniture, evenly distribute the weight and minimize the load on the back during work. The stiffness of the suspension, the position of the headrest and armrests are adjustable, an aerodynamic backrest frame is installed and much more.

Find out which floor surface the chair is preferably designed for: laminate, parquet, carpet, tile. Check that it does not creak, does not wobble, and moves well on the floor.

And try on the leadership chair. Just sit in it, feel yourself in the place of the boss. But what if?! Why not?!